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Smartphone Medical Applications Useful for the Rural Practitioner
MIIR Faculty Research
  • Jordan P. Hilgefort, Marshall University
  • Sean Fitzpatrick, Marshall University
  • Dana Lycans, Marshall University
  • Timothy Wilson-Byrne, MD, Marshall University
  • Chad Fisher, Marshall University
  • Franklin D. Shuler, MD, PhD, Marshall University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2014
Abstract

Like other similarly situated rural states, West Virginia’s patients and practitioners often experience access barriers to current medical expertise for multiple disciplines. This article was generated to help bridge this gap and highlights the best-rated mobile medical applications (Apps) for smartphone use. From finding drug interactions and dosing schedules to discussing patients in HIPAA-compliant formats, Apps are becoming integral to the practice of 21st Century medicine. The increased use of these Apps by physicians-in-training and established practitioners highlights the shift from reliance upon the medical library to the easy to use mobile-based technology platforms. This article provides our practitioners, physician extenders, medical trainees, and office staff a guide to access and assess the utility of some of the best rated medical and HIPAA compliant Apps.

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The copy of record is available from the publisher at http://www.wvsma.com/Portals/0/JanFeb14.pdf. Copyright © 2014 West Virginia State Medical Association. This document is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. No additional reproduction is authorized. Complete credit should be given to the original source.

Citation Information
Hilgefort JP, Fitzpatrick S, Lycans D, Wilson-Byrne T, Fisher C, Shuler FD. Smartphone mobile application to enhance diagnosis of skin cancer: A guide for the rural practitioner. West Virginia Journal of Medicine. 2014; 110(5):40-44.