Patients and the Digital Age

Healthcare Staffing, Technology in Staffing

Today’s world moves consistently forward in the digital age.  The information available the internet is endless.  It’s hard not to meet with a patient that hasn’t self-diagnosed themselves through Wikipedia or WebMD. Digital equipment  and patient portals now replace the need for paper files and handouts. While some hospitals and facilities are taking advantage of the convenience of tablets and smart phones, some are slower to adapt. It’s easy to assume that those facilities that refuse to conform to the digital age may drown.

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Here is an infographic based information surveyed from healthcare professionals on how they are using technology to educate their patients.