nurses/medical field- Apps on smart phones?

KatGal

I know there's a ton of medical apps out there, some free, some you pay for. Are any of these useful? how often do you use them?

pooh8402

I used to have one in nursing school and hated it. for one: patients don't necessarily know you're checking an app, many in the older generations tend to think you might be texting or something. I find it easier to say, "I don't know right this moment, but I'll find the answer and get back to you." then I can properly research the answer for the patient and print out stuff for them to look over, and I look like I know what I'm talking about. for two: the built-in education resource on my hospital's COWs was easier and faster to search through. for three: they're expensive, especially when hospitals provide resources for you free of charge.

AbbeyS2011

I do not use phone apps for my work, but I am employed in a clinic.

I find WedMd a useful source when a patient asks about a certain disease or diagnosis in order to get some basic,general information.