May 12, 2019
No doubt, technological advancement has revolutionized every industry and healthcare sector stands one among them. The ease offered by mobile apps in the healthcare industry transforms the way medical services are rendered to the patients irrespective of the place and time. In addition to the doctor-patient engagement, technology also refines the medical devices turning them proficient and better equipped. MRI machines to the CT Scanners or X-Ray machines, technology paves the way for improved patient care.
Today, technology helps cure ailments effectively and efficiently. It helps people get to know about their diseases and also look for temporary care. Technology has bridged the geographical gap and healthcare apps allow doctors to connect with patients in remote locations. Telemedicine has emerged successful enabling patients to perform routine care without the physical presence of a doctor. To top this, healthcare apps are not just limited to doctors but patients can also use them to track their health and cure better.
While all this sounds good, let’s have a look at the ways by which healthcare apps enhance the care given to the patients.
Remote Monitoring
With the onset of technology in the medical industry, doctors are now available everywhere. Not that they are ubiquitous but the technology is. Healthcare apps have introduced a new concept of remote monitoring. This way patients reduce both the time and cost overheads. People eliminate the need to physically visit a doctor and wait for hours before being consulted. According to research, more than 3.9 million individual use healthcare apps for home monitoring.
Pacemakers deemed as the pioneer of the wearable devices in the healthcare system layers on the idea of remote monitoring. These devices are linked to medical apps that can be accessed by doctors. Many times, these wearable devices record significant patient information which can then be sent to the experts to seek medical advice. These devices are extremely helpful in cases of emergency. Doctors could ask attendants to take measures that would stabilize the medical condition of the patient temporarily.
On the whole, medical devices turn effective in providing significant care to patients. Medical devices worn by the patients can track vital information related to their health which can then be forwarded to the doctor so that they can monitor the condition and advice on the needed care.
Patient Mobile Portals
Users today are driven by technology and they want everything online. Given this fact, mobile portals built for patients help them converse better with the doctors. These portals provide direct access to the patients where they can schedule appointments, consult a doctor, seek advice in case of emergency, etc. Also, patients can keep track of their medication and if required, set up reminders for the same. Patients can have access to vital health-related information from anywhere across the world. This in a way promotes greater engagement of a patient leading to better care.
Prepare and Access Patients Chart
As a medical practitioner, keeping a record of patient data turns important. However, in the modern age, using an EHR app is preferable as compared to paper charts. Digital charts not only provide seamless access to patient information but also reduces the time taken in updating the medical record of the patient. On the other hand, electronic charts can be prepared and also referred anytime and anywhere. This additionally promotes greater engagement with a patient without worrying on the need to prepare charts. Other benefits include easy access, eliminate the need of carrying a bunch of files, and streamlines data searching.
Secured Sharing Of Diagnostic
The medical profession needs you to be extremely careful and credible in all your advice. One mistake could cost one’s life. Hence, sometimes judging a disease based on the symptoms is not sufficient. Experts need to carefully monitor before landing up in a conclusion. These cases are backed by image capturing features of EHR apps. In case an allergy or an injury, doctors can click images and then analyze the same to find the actual disease. Experts rely on images of injury marks for better assessment and hence EHR apps are the best way to take images. Images captured gets saved in the medical history section of the patient which can then be examined by the doctor for rendering better care to the patient.
E-Prescription Eliminate The Risk Of Wrong Medication
Many times, doctors are locked in a situation where patients ask them for a prescription and the fact that they are busy turns the situation stressful. How about having an EHR app that would help doctors prescribe electronically. Online prescribing is a medical term where doctors send the prescription electronically to the pharmacy. Having an app for the same would add portability to the prescription process and also improve the care provided to the patient. In addition to the above, e-prescription eases the process by giving doctors the freedom to prescribe from anywhere. In a way, these apps strive to provide improved assistance to patient request.
Share Vital Information With Patients
Healthcare apps are the storehouse the related to the health of a patient. Having an app that is rich in health information eliminates the need to google search every time a patient is sick or witnesses an unusual behavior. Also, patients do not need to be concerned about the credibility of the information. Such apps would have reliable data, right from nutritional content to how to take care while you are expecting, the do’s and dont’s in diabetes, etc. Just a sing, e tap, and users can access a pool of data that helps them take care of their health better.
Selfcare
Health Self-care enables patients to keep track of their health and at the same time connect with the healthcare providers for assistance in case of emergency. There are many easy-to-use apps for patients’ wellness, setting goals and tracking the same becomes easier. On a whole, these apps enhance patient care they are able to keep track of their medical condition and likewise consult a doctor as and when needed.
No doubt, mobile healthcare apps have induced a paradigm shift in the doctor-patient relationship and engagement. People are now concerned about their fitness and health and so the future of apps in the healing industry is nothing but bright. More and more apps are being deployed each day by people across the globe with the aim to attain a better and healthy life.
Mahabir
Mahabir is the founder and CEO of iWebServices. He specializes in guiding startups, enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies through their digital transformation journeys. Under his leadership, the company has developed over 1300 digital products, including mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and advanced AI and blockchain solutions. Mahabir's passion for technology, adaptability to emerging tech trends, and visionary leadership qualities have positioned him as an influential figure in the pursuit of digital product investment.
