April 201919CXO InsightsHANDHELD TABLETS- THE NEXT TOOL THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY DOCTOR'S BAG?Kelly Harper, Program Manager in Neurosciences, David Charles, MD, Medical Director of Telehealth, Vanderbilt University Medical CenterByIf you are like 94 percent of Americans, according to a 2017 Pew survey, you are likely reading this on a mobile device, such as an iPad. You may also do some shopping, manage finances, or pay your bills from a tablet or smartphone. The mobile devices that make our daily lives more convenient can also be lifesavers. Literally.In addition to assisting with tasks in our everyday lives, tablets have proven to be an alternative solution for managing acute neurologic emergencies in hospitals where neurology coverage is lacking or unavailable. These technologies are easily accessible, conveniently portable, have low implementation and operational costs, and, when implemented correctly, are secure and HIPAA compliant.Kelly Harper
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