Health care is changing from a hospital based system to a ‘in your home’ system. Where patients used to have to go to the clinic or the hospital to receive care, now they can get the information on the internet, or even have a clinician ‘check up’ on them through a device all within the patients home. Patients are also able to keep track of their own health care information, and some systems will notify the physician of changes that the patient experiences immediately.
If this communication between devices is required, you should follow the guidelines given by your physician. Ventola found that 70% of physicians in school report using at least one favorite health care app, and 50% use the app at least daily. He also gives our references to how those apps can be used as mentioned above.
If you do not need an app that communicates with a provider, see the page on selecting your personal healthcare app!
Reference
Ventola, C. L. (2014, May). Mobile Devices and Apps for Health Care Professionals: Used and Benefits. Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 39, 356- 364.
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