Thursday, July 29, 2010

Smartphone Use Increases, But Physicians Still on Information Overload

A recently released report shows that 94% of physicians use smartphones to improve communication and collaboration with colleagues, streamline productivity, and improve patient care. However, they told interviewers that they were still overwhelmed by the amount of information and incoming messages from colleagues and others. Fifty-six percent said they were concerned about lack of standardization in transitioning care between colleagues....More