“These days, the U.S. government seems more intent than ever on encouraging practitioners to take active steps to improve the patient experience. Though the primary focus of this grand initiative has focused on electronic health records, there’s another form of technology that, if adopted, can benefit patients tremendously for the long haul: remote monitoring devices.
The great thing about these devices is that once implemented correctly, they allow physicians to maintain an even higher standard of care. Rather than keep tabs on patients sporadically as their office visitation schedules allow, those who offer the option of remote monitoring can essentially track their patients’ health at all times. Not only is this a far more convenient alternative for patients, but it also lends to a certain degree of peace of mind – particularly in those who are elderly or chronically ill.”
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Roger Shindell, Ezine articles, 17 September 2010
