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trof

(54,256 posts) Wed Aug 7, 2013, 05:17 PM Aug 2013

iDoctor: The future of medicine?

There's an app for that.

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iDoctor: The future of medicine? (Original Post) trof Aug 2013 OP

Yes ... Koios Aug 2013 #1

I like it for some things (EKG was cool), but NightWatcher Aug 2013 #2

Just NEVER GOOGLE YOUR SYMPTOMS NightWatcher Aug 2013 #3

I sent this to a couple of physician friends. trof Aug 2013 #4

Koios

(154 posts)

1. Yes ...

Reply to trof (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 05:27 PM

Aug 2013

... and imagine how convenient it will be to get a prostate exam using a smartphone!!!

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

2. I like it for some things (EKG was cool), but

Reply to trof (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 05:30 PM

Aug 2013

I spent 8 days in the hospital last year while they ran dozens of tests to figure out my medical problem. It was like an episode of House (with the diagnostician), funny thing unlike the show, it really was lupus and a few other things.

Drs could use their apps as tools, but it shouldn't replace lab tests and drs expertise.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

3. Just NEVER GOOGLE YOUR SYMPTOMS

Reply to trof (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 05:32 PM

Aug 2013

You'll be convinced that you're dying.

trof

(54,256 posts)

4. I sent this to a couple of physician friends.

Reply to trof (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 06:32 PM

Aug 2013

They agreed that this will become much more common and is basically a good thing for patients and doctors. It would also drive down medical diagnostics and treatment costs.

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