I've been following Dr. Val for a while, and I have to say, part of the reason is that I get her. I get what's she's talking about because I work in rehab.
Physiatrists get rehab, since they train in a specialty known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. I happen to work with wonderful physiatrists who have years of experience.
And I have thought the same thing when I have read and seen certain specialists, like Eric Topol in the media. It would be nice to sum up everything we do into a little smartphone app, but it will never happen in this lifetime. Disclaimer: My work actually includes a whole lot of technological interventions.
If we ever get to smartphone-only health care, I fear for everyone who does get a diagnosis, like spinal cord injury, that can benefit from a rehab program by specially trained staff, just like ours at the Hotel.
Cheap is one thing, and quality is another. You can have both to a certain degree; however, we do have to be careful what we wish for. It may not be good enough after all, cheap or no.
Stay tuned....
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Sunday, January 25, 2015
Saturday, March 1, 2014
The darnedest things
I love gadgets and technology, in part, because my job uses a lot of various technology at the Hotel.
However, when I read this article about dangers of wearable computers, some things just stood out.
1. Lifeblogging? Really? The Truman Show is so not HIPAA, kids.
2.Google Glass. Same as #1. I'm just waiting for a policy at the Hotel.
3. The wearable/embedded device issue. Yes, I'm not really impressed with Dick Cheney and would not go hunting with him, but he does have a point.
4. Cop cam will show who is getting the free donuts and sodas...just sayin'.
5. Smartwatches. Duh! If you have a smartphone policy, just upgrade it appropriately.
6. I like the smart clothing idea, but I don't like the thought of someone making me wear it to work. The authors do have some valid points, and this type of clothing would be valuable for my Hotel patients.
7. Fitbit and insurance rates. I don't like it. Reminds me of that bad "nurses go to heaven" joke, only the HMO nurse doesn't have any repercussions.
Just my $0.02...feel free to chime in.
However, when I read this article about dangers of wearable computers, some things just stood out.
1. Lifeblogging? Really? The Truman Show is so not HIPAA, kids.
2.Google Glass. Same as #1. I'm just waiting for a policy at the Hotel.
3. The wearable/embedded device issue. Yes, I'm not really impressed with Dick Cheney and would not go hunting with him, but he does have a point.
4. Cop cam will show who is getting the free donuts and sodas...just sayin'.
5. Smartwatches. Duh! If you have a smartphone policy, just upgrade it appropriately.
6. I like the smart clothing idea, but I don't like the thought of someone making me wear it to work. The authors do have some valid points, and this type of clothing would be valuable for my Hotel patients.
7. Fitbit and insurance rates. I don't like it. Reminds me of that bad "nurses go to heaven" joke, only the HMO nurse doesn't have any repercussions.
Just my $0.02...feel free to chime in.
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