Mobile Technology: Lessons from the Medical Community, Physicians Access Patient Information via PDAs.

MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Lessons from the Medical Community: Physicians Access Patient Information via PDAs by Cindy Ficorelli

Genesys, a health care system of medical care facilities in central Michigan, has introduced an innovative way to couple emerging mobile communication technology with sophisticated medical care. By providing physicians with wireless personal digital assistants (PDAs), Genesys has increased the efficiency of its operations and the quality of care for patients. Doctors can immediately access lab results, billing information and patient histories at the point of care.