A great video on healthcare around the world was made by PBS Frontline a few years ago, this video shows how healthcare works in Britain, Japan, Taiwan and Germany.
This is a must watch for anyone interested in healthcare.
Watch Sick Around the World on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE.
Did you know that IBM’s Watson Supercomputer is operating at the level of a second or third year medical student? Watson is.
IBM partnered with a doctor/professor at a medical school to use Watson in the clinical setting.
One of our engineers had an idea that as the doctor interviews and examines the patient, and enters data into his iPad, Watson could be constantly updating a “Top 5″ possible diagnoses list.
If IBM would open up an API for Watson, the drchrono team, other software engineering teams and companies could leverage the knowledge from Watson.
A “Top 5″ possible diagnoses list (constantly updated) would remind the doctor to rule-out certain uncommon (but serious) diseases/conditions.
An amazing long term idea.
This supercomputer beat the top two players in the world in Jeopardy, and the medical field is one of the most logical places to use it.
Other people are starting to tap into this idea as well, one case in point is WellPoint. WellPoint, the health insurance company, says it’s going to use Watson to suggest treatment options and diagnoses to doctors.
Dr. Ferrucci, IBM research staff, discusses the potential impact of Watson on the medical field, how it could help save healthcare dollars, and other uses of Watson.
Below are some of the many publicly available resources that may be able to assist patients, it is good to have immediate assistance phone numbers on hand like these.
If you are a patient looking at this blog post you must look to your personal physician to address your personal medical needs and concerns.
If you are in need of social services or other resources not listed below, please contact your local government social services office or the police department in your area. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING OR HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING IMMEDIATE DANGER OR PHYSICAL HARM TO YOU OR TO ANOTHER PERSON, PLEASE CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889))
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: Please use your local relay service number)
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-787-SAFE) (1-800-787-7233)
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUN-AWAY (1-800-726-2929) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-621-0394)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-826-7653 [message] or use your local relay service number)
Again, please note that these telephone numbers and agencies are obtained from publicly available resources. If you find that any of the above telephone numbers is inaccurate, please call information at 1-800-555-1212 for another toll free number or 411 for a local service.
Please note that drchrono and its affiliated companies or entities are not related to any of the above agencies and the information provided above is there for your reference only.
Today, DrChrono.com Co-Founders Michael Nusimow and Daniel Kivatinos were guests on the radio blog show Pharma Marketing Talk. Host John Mack asked about how and why doctors are using the iPad in the exam room. Here are some highlights:
Eye contact. Michael noted that when a doctor makes eye contact with a patient, the patient reports greater satisfaction in the experience. Eye contact is also associated with better care results.
A complete solution. When asked about how the EMR fits in with DrChrono.com’s practice management, Michael assured that it is part of a complete solution, and informed John that not only is the app free to download, but all customers receive a complimentary iPad when they sign up for the service.
Saving lives. Many of the features of the DrChrono.com iPad EMR app are built not just around more effective and efficient doctor/patient interaction, but with the intention of reducing errors and saving lives. Among them, Michael noted, is the inclusion of photos for each patient appointment, so that doctors know that they are pulling up the right chart for the right patient. In addition, Michael revealed that the company is set to roll out a new electronic prescription feature. While the adoption rate of these programs remains low, said Michael, eRx is clinically proven to save lives but eliminating errors resulting from misinterpretation of handwritten prescriptions.
Opportunity for pharmaceutical marketing. Pointing out that the core target audience for his program is pharmaceutical marketing, he asked where lie the opportunities for this industry. Daniel responded opportunities abound, pointing to Apple’s iAds, which is touted as offering a really good user experience. These could display while the doctor is filling the prescription. Daniel called iAds a game changer, giving the user more control over the interaction with the ad in addition to being far less intrusive than tradition web advertising.
To hear the full interview, click here.
One of the best talks on cancer treatment, how we might be able to stop cancer and how we might be able to prevent it. A must watch.
