iPad

I am always fascinated with new technology.  But I am fascinated  even more when these cool gadgets  find their way to solve the problems of minorities and those with disabilities, or improve healthcare delivery, or both.

That is why I am so impressed how iPad (which initially when released was no more than another super cool gadget for me) is slowly becoming a valuable tool in a doctor’s office.  It proves to positively impact doctor-patient communication and allows patients to better understand their condition. Besides that, iPad represents a completely different, very rich visual experience when using EHRs, or any other applications.

I am also impressed with iPad being able to help those with medical disabilities.  As the article points out iPad is very easy to navigate for the patients who are suffering from Parkinson’s disease and for anyone with diminished fine motor skills and other disabilities.

As it turns out, iPad may be opening  opportunities for healthcare system to engage more those with disabilities and help them better communicate with the doctors so to improve health outcomes. Would love to see that happening… sooner rather then later.