Back in the early 80's we were required to buy programmable Casio scientific calculators for graduate level Pharm.D. programs. We needed them for pharmacokinetic calculations based on blood level data (to calculate doses of drugs with a small therapeutic window). Drug doses based on BSA(body surface area) also have to be calculated in pediatrics and oncology. With an ipod, no messy index cards with patient data or carrying around printouts of relevant medical literature in your pocket. So yeah, a calculator sized device that has apps to do all that for you would be great for clinical rotations (a requirment in a Pharm.D. program).
Yes, but the pockets in those lab coats they wear could hold something
a little bigger than an iPod touch (wish,wish)
I agree 100%. It would be better if Apple had an iPod Touch version with a bigger screen with 2x to 4x the area and hi resolution screen with WiFi and Blue Tooth and be able to tether to any cellphone for data access via Blue tooth or alternately hook up data on a BYO basis contract with carrier.
Physicians, nurses, hospitals, students, would be a big market. Would be a good way to access hi res CT, MRI or play x-rays and them zoom. Same for labs, real telemetry data of a patient in ICU.
Of course, Apple needs a product for the mass market... so meanwhile, the iPhone/Touch are great.
Wasn't there an app designed early in the life of the iPhone specifically for identifying medicine as well as listing the drugs that should not be taken in combination? A pharmacy program could leverage that for field use. Also, I'm sure the school wants to be viewed as innovative/"hip".
Since 2003, UF began using distance learning technologies to grow its education efforts beyond Gainesville, adding campuses in JAX, St. Pete & Orlando. Bringing pharmacy education to more cities means providing more needed pharmacists in FL. They have become a model for other pharmacy schools in US on this front. The iPod touch is a natural progression in the way the pharmacy students learn and work. The dean of this college "gets" technology, and has pushed the boundaries of education for more than 10 years. It's not about trying to look hip.
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The lap top is too bulky to carry around for most physicians and other professionals.
Yes, but the pockets in those lab coats they wear could hold something
a little bigger than an iPod touch (wish,wish)
I mean, after all, it functions as a full-blown TriCorder!
What medically minded type would be without one.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/M...290579379&mt=8
Yes, but the pockets in those lab coats they wear could hold something
a little bigger than an iPod touch (wish,wish)
http://www.germes-online.com/direct/.../Hip_Flask.jpg
Yes, but the pockets in those lab coats they wear could hold something
a little bigger than an iPod touch (wish,wish)
I agree 100%. It would be better if Apple had an iPod Touch version with a bigger screen with 2x to 4x the area and hi resolution screen with WiFi and Blue Tooth and be able to tether to any cellphone for data access via Blue tooth or alternately hook up data on a BYO basis contract with carrier.
Physicians, nurses, hospitals, students, would be a big market. Would be a good way to access hi res CT, MRI or play x-rays and them zoom. Same for labs, real telemetry data of a patient in ICU.
Of course, Apple needs a product for the mass market... so meanwhile, the iPhone/Touch are great.
Wasn't there an app designed early in the life of the iPhone specifically for identifying medicine as well as listing the drugs that should not be taken in combination? A pharmacy program could leverage that for field use. Also, I'm sure the school wants to be viewed as innovative/"hip".
Since 2003, UF began using distance learning technologies to grow its education efforts beyond Gainesville, adding campuses in JAX, St. Pete & Orlando. Bringing pharmacy education to more cities means providing more needed pharmacists in FL. They have become a model for other pharmacy schools in US on this front. The iPod touch is a natural progression in the way the pharmacy students learn and work. The dean of this college "gets" technology, and has pushed the boundaries of education for more than 10 years. It's not about trying to look hip.