Table 1.

Uses for Mobile Devices and Apps by Health Care Professionals

Information Management Write notes Dictate notes Record audio Take photographs Organize information and images Use e-book reader Access cloud service

Time Management Schedule appointments Schedule meetings Record call schedule

Health Record Maintenance and Access Access EHRs and EMRs Access images and scans Electronic prescribing Coding and billing

Communications and Consulting Voice calling Video calling Texting E-mail Multimedia messaging Video conferencing Social networking

Reference and Information Gathering Medical textbooks Medical journals Medical literature Literature search portals Drug reference guides Medical news

Clinical Decision-Making Clinical decision support systems Clinical treatment guidelines Disease diagnosis aids Differential diagnosis aids Medical calculators Laboratory test ordering Laboratory test interpretation Medical exams

Patient Monitoring Monitor patient health Monitor patient location Monitor patient rehabilitation Collect clinical data Monitor heart function

Medical Education and Training Continuing medical education Knowledge assessment tests Board exam preparation Case studies E-learning and teaching Surgical simulation Skill assessment tests