Challenges in Defining Normality in Precision Medicine and Big Data
The definition of “normal” is being debated as precision medicine becomes more common.
The definition of “normal” is being debated as precision medicine becomes more common.
Final Rule compliance date for organizations was April 18, 2017.
Social media has proven to be an important tool across all professional fields, including medicine.
Although the eConsult system expedites patient access to specialty services, it can lead to increased workload — and subsequent burnout — among physicians.
Following the repeal of net neutrality regulations, public focus has been on consumer internet use, but medical education may also suffer.
Use of a smartphone app may improve short-term adherence to a cutaneous foam psoriasis treatment.
While smartphone app use led to increased medication adherence, corresponding drops in systolic blood pressure were not seen.
As technologic tools in clinical practice becomes more standard, it is easy for physicians to become burdened.
Changes can be implemented to help reduce physician frustration with electronic health records.
An improved mechanism for online ratings should be implemented to better inform patients about a physician’s reputation.