mHealth is an offshoot of eHealth, which is the use of information and communication technology to aid healthcare processes. The word was coined by Robert Istepanian, implying “emerging mobile communication and network technologies for healthcare.” mHealth stands for mobile health and can be defined as the practice of medicine and healthcare services supported by mobile devices. The word is generally used for …
The Hippocratic Oath: The Original and Revised Version
Life is short, the art long; Hippocrates once said of the art and science of medicine. The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, upheld high standards for treating patients and laid down these rules for all to-be physicians to follow. His testament came to be taken as an oath on finishing medical school, as a rite of …
Why Should Medical Colleges Implement EMRs?
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) are being seamlessly integrated into different types of medical facilities worldwide. It allows for health records to be maintained on a network and called upon as needed for a full patient history. It has faster and more efficient accessibility, improved coordination and better quality of care, improved patient satisfaction and quality of life, and decreased …
How Patients Choose Doctors: A Neuroscientist’s View
Contributed by Nisha K. Cooch, PhD Doctors need to know more than just medicine in order to be successful. They also need to know how to attract patients to their practice and how to keep those patients coming back. Doctors who try to learn about the best ways to bring patients into their practice may find …
How SMS Reminders Improve Healthcare in Developing Countries
SMS reminders are not only good news for doctors, but a boon for patients as well. SMS reminders are proving themselves extremely efficient as medical assistants on-the-go. They can help manage your appointments, cancellations, informing patients about your clinic timings, scheduling seminars, etc. In today’s world, mobile text messages are a universally recognized means of …
5 Online Courses for Doctors From the World’s Best Universities
Medicine is a field requiring lengthy education and lifelong updation. In such a scenario, it might not always be possible for a physician to attend college again to upgrade their knowledge or enhance their knowledge on a particular subject. Technology comes to our rescue once again! Some of the best universities in the world have …
How Hospitals can make the most of patient portals
The medical field is rapidly switching to eHealth today and Patient Portals are an extension of it. Patient portals are online healthcare applications that allow patients to interact and communicate with their healthcare providers, such as physicians and hospitals. Portal services exist 24 hours over the internet. How Patient Portals help Patient portals permit patients to …
5 Dream Features for EMRs: A Doctor’s Delight
Life is impossible without the use of technology today. The medical fraternity is no stranger to the delights that computers bring to us doctors. The latest in the line are Electronic Medical Records. Electronic medical records (EMR) allow collection and maintenance of patient records in a digital format. The percentage of physicians using EMR has …
What Microsoft Kinect can do for Healthcare
About Microsoft Kinect Microsoft Kinect debuted as a motion-sensing game controller with open-source software development. This flexibility in functionality has transformed it into a major tool in healthcare management and has transcended the realm of just gaming. It can be used for measuring the way that elders walk, through to helping stroke patients regain mobility. Although there are numerous …
Medical Gadget of the Month: The TUG Robot
What is TUG? The Tug, manufactured by Atheon, is a robot that automatically transports and delivers medical supplies in a hospital. About the size of a post-box, the TUG robot’s star-feature is the capability to navigate the hospital floors by itself. So it can be of great help to the hospital with food delivery, waste …