Use of digital technologies in healthcare delivery
Smart / Medical Tablets & mobile PCs
Patient medical records are accessed thru smart or medical tablets. Most public hospitals report using regular tablets considering medical tablets are more expensive than regular tablets. Some hospitals report using PCs having barcode reader or smart phones. Data can be transferred to the system via HIMMS.
Public: “We use medical tablets with a barcode reading feature and its charge lasts longer than regular tablets. However, medical tablets are not that common due to the high cost of tablets.” (Pubhosp10)
Private : “We use smart tablets as well as smart phones. Alerts can be sent to both the doctor and the patient via mobile application. The follow-up gets easier.” (Prvhosp5).