The ongoing evolution of wireless technology and personal mobile devices capabilities is changing gradually the way healthcare practitioners perform their jobs and the way care is delivered. The growth and acceptance of mobile information technology at the point of care, coupled with the promise and convenience of data on demand, creates opportunities for enhanced prevention and patient care and safety.
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Lymberis, A. (2006). Section Overview. In: Istepanian, R.S.H., Laxminarayan, S., Pattichis, C.S. (eds) M-Health. Topics in Biomedical Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-26559-7_8
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