It was only a matter of time before
smartphones started directly interfacing with third-party equipment.
The obvious candidate for this application
is for medical monitors. Rather than an older person using a smartphone to
record their data it is much better if the smartphone does it itself.
Technology Review has an article describing work going on in Canada to make this a reality.
Talking about reality. We are at the cusp
of a fantastic new era of technology that can improve the quality and drive down the cost
of healthcare and caring services of older people.
But, and there is a very big BUT, the reality is that most of the care and healthcare industry is wading about in technology and systems thinking that was old in the 1990s.
But, and there is a very big BUT, the reality is that most of the care and healthcare industry is wading about in technology and systems thinking that was old in the 1990s.
The video is a great way of explaining
this. Just imagine how it would be if booking a flight used the same systems thinking that is
prevalent in the healthcare industry.
Terrifying but true. Dick Stroud
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