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. 2014 May;39(5):356-64.

Mobile devices and apps for health care professionals: uses and benefits

C Lee Ventola

Mobile devices and apps for health care professionals: uses and benefits

C Lee Ventola. P T. 2014 May.

Abstract

Health care professionals' use of mobile devices is transforming clinical practice. Numerous medical software applications can now help with tasks ranging from information and time management to clinical decision-making at the point of care.

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