The existence of the doctor-patient relationship remains constant, while technology does not. These technological innovations require a different perspective and approach in the eyes of both the doctor and the patient. Here are 5 technologies that are rapidly affecting this relationship.

1. 5 Technologies That Are
Changing the Doctor-Patient
Relationship

2. Medical advancements and
technological innovations may
influence the relationship
between doctors and their
patients.

4. INTERNET
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5.  Provides easy access to
medical and health
information
 Effects frequency & quality of
patient-doctor interactions
 Pros: Patients can educate
themselves
 Cons: Could lead to
dangerous misdiagnosis and
delay treatment of medical
needs

6. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
MOBILE
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7.  Physicians can be mobile and
still access information
through an EMR portal,
including:
 Test Results
 X-Rays
 EKG Strips
 Communicate with
hospital nurses or office
staff

8. MEDICALRECORDS
ELECTRONIC
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9.  The majority of healthcare
organizations use
electronic medical records
to document patient
information and interactions
 Pros
 Replace Paper
 Reduce Clutter
 Improve Patient Care
and Safety

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PORTALS
PATIENT
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11.  Web-based portals (physical
therapy documentation
software) allow patients to
access personal health
information, including:
 Test Results
 Previous Records
 Patients are more educated
and better prepared
 Improves communication
between patient and doctor

12. HEALTH
TELE-
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13.  In some areas, it’s possible
to have a complete physician
visit and exam through a
teleconference through the
use of
 Audio
 Video
 Digital Stethoscope
 Connects specialty
physicians with small
hospitals