Category: Health Topics

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Anchor lead: Are doctors an endangered species? Elizabeth Tracey reports How would you feel about a computer providing your medical care? Proponents predict that in just a few years, this will be a reality, and physicians will be largely obsolete. …

December 8, 2017 – Virtual Doctor Read more »

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Anchor lead:  Would you be willing to take the newly approved electronic pill? Elizabeth Tracey reports A pill capable of reporting electronically that you’ve taken your medicine has been approved by the FDA. Are you willing to take such a …

December 7, 2017 – Electronic Pills Read more »

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Anchor lead: Should you as a patient be able to enter data into your electronic health record? Elizabeth Tracey reports The jury is out on whether you as a patient should be able to enter data into your own health …

December 6, 2017 – Patients and EHRs Read more »

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Anchor lead: What’s the best role for electronic assessment tools in patient care? Elizabeth Tracey reports Electronic devices are increasing being used to monitor hospitalized patients, and their capabilities are constantly expanding, a recent study showed. Alicia Arbaje, a geriatrics …

December 5, 2017 – Electronic Assessment Read more »