Most Physicians Use Mobile Devices in Treating Patients

In a new survey of physicians, 63 percent reported using mobile devices such as smartphones in treating patients, according to a report by Part B News.

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The survey, by PriceWaterHouseCoopers, concluded mobile technology speeds up decision-making by allowing physicians to access accurate data in real time.

Of 1,000 physicians surveyed, 56 percent said their devices “expedite decision making” and 40 percent said they “decrease time spent on administration.”

The survey is part of a PriceWaterHouseCoopers report, “Healthcare unwired: New business models delivering care anywhere,” which is available for upon registration on the company’s website.

Read the Part B News report on mobile devices.

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