“Maybe it won’t happen with this specific iPad release. Maybe it won’t happen this year or next. But I expect emergency physicians will someday be able to wander through their department, moving patient to patient, with a tablet like the iPad tucked under their arms,” Genes writes. “During encounters, we’ll use iPads to tap on elements of the history or exam in, and enter orders – all very quickly at the bedside. These tablets will help us go over images and lab results with patients, and let us review diagnoses and instructions. In short, I think the iPad can liberate doctors from the desk-based tyranny of ED information systems and the shortcomings of the paper chart.”
Here’s why:
• The Operating System
• The Form Factor
• Next Steps
Full article, with some health care iPhone OS apps that are already leading the way, here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Wing L.” for the heads up.]
Man, me and everyone else who posts on here made this call months ago. Duh! these geniuses figure out one area where the iPad is obvious and they write an article about it. Idiots
Mr Crabapple:
They are analysts
@Mr Crabapple,
Don’t be so harsh. Maybe others made the call months ago. Not everyone gets in on the leading edge of the wave. But the more eyes opened as time goes on, the better.
When you think about it, MDs, Pilots, Military, Hell, even Hookers could use the iPad to revolutionize their businesses.
Well, maybe not hookers but surely Madams could. It could be the biggest boost the oldest profession has seen since the invention of knee pads.
I work with the local EMS and EOC and they are ordering iPads to have in the ambulances. They clipboard-like form factor and ability to have connection from anywhere are the biggest attractions.
@Big Als MBP
Haven’t laughed that hard in months, outstanding response!!
Big Als MBP:
Big Cymbal Crash
Cubert, are you not a doctor? What’s up with this?
Hey u guyzth did u know the hp slate will let you watch horny porn? OOH YEAH! jk
” the iPad tucked under their arms”
It’s better than that: Labcoat pockets are big enough to hold an iPad. As I pointed out on AI when the iPad size was first leaked.
“tyranny of ED information systems”…..?
Commercials about Cialis or Viagra is an ED information system now? An iPad will free doctors from this? Why are they watching commercials on iPads in emergency rooms, anyway? Don’t they have patients to attend?
initially, many would think something as obvious as an ipad (see benifits described above) wouldnt help that much, but it would be tremendous. hospital information systems today are horrendous, and I am not exaggerating one bit. I have no doubt that the ease of use would save lives. I will definitely be inyegrating them into my future practice.
Apple always try to new, and he always makes a batter then batter, that’s why i always like apple product.
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The clinic I go to has computer terminals in each treatment room for the doctor to access the patient’s medical file. Imagine the space savings if each doctor had their own iPad connected to a secure network in-facility. And if a patient was being treated away from the clinic, the provider should be able to quickly get vital information.