Almost all of us have a small computer in our pocket that keeps us connected to the world. In some cases, the smartphone can be a very useful efficiency tool, even at work. For example, a study of physicians using smartphones to receive chest pain test results in the ER has shown patients can get discharged faster. Does the ...

The ability to retrieve patient information on a computer is an improvement over the paper filing system of years past. Some benefits have yet to be realized but among them are the potential to give patients greater access to their information, doctors greater visibility into patient history, and researchers a wider view to learn more about our health. But this transformation has brought ...