Mobile diagnostic apps hold the potential to impact the future of medical diagnosis considerably, as smartphone-based imaging and sensing platforms are continually evolving.
There is no doubt that the usage and popularity of virtual doctor apps are all set to soar; people are already making fewer visits to the doctor. Of course, self-diagnosis presents its own pitfalls like sometimes undermining the importance of an actual doctor, yet the rising costs of medical insurance and treatments are reasons enough for people to choose that path.
We are likely to see a greater proliferation of point-of-care diagnostic tools in remote and economically underdeveloped regions in the world.
As we see it, AI diagnosis apps could enhance the cooperation between patients and doctors. While empowering patients at the same time by giving them more control, apps also help the patient with the recovery process.
Rather than running to the doctor every time you sneeze or run a temperature, you can now check your symptoms in an app – this means such apps will save patients a lot of time and money.
A recently conducted survey revealed that 42% of the doctors interviewed believed that their patients could benefit from diagnostic apps – a significant number. The apps could well help doctors improve their own effectiveness, enhance communications, and aid in better record maintenance.
We may see more mobile apps which require attachments, like the CD4 counter earlier – say for regular blood tests, turning your phone into a portable lab.
Read full story on mobisoftinfotech.com
Also Read: Lippincott Nursing Advisor
