Oncologist Use of Digital Tools
Advances in wireless technology have given so many opportunities to the development of mobile health platforms , also known as telehealth, telemedicine, eHealth, and digital health. These amazing technologies offer a great opportunity for healthcare providers to remotely deliver high-quality care. The possibilities are endless for the clinical application of mHealth, including tools for payers, decision support, patient support, educational purposes, drug formularies, or medical uses. Moreover, the number of smartphone owners currently using a mobile medical app is expected to increase to 3.4 billion by 2018. This shift will make patients the consumers of healthcare, empowering them to be the driving force managing their own health through mobile devices and wearable technology. As smartphones replace wallets, online banking, printed books, photo albums, and cameras, mobile devices are beginning to reshape many medical functionalities. In view of the fact that 83% of physi