Physicians have nearly doubled their use of tablets since 2011, according to a new study reported in eWeek.
In its annual "Taking the Pulse" study, Manhattan Research found that tablet use among physicians reached 62 percent in 2012, compared with 35 percent in 2011.
Physicians are using mobile devices to read medical news, research symptoms and access drug reference databases from companies, said vice president of research Monique Levy. They are also prescribing medication electronically and using apps to access electronic health records and lab results.
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In its annual "Taking the Pulse" study, Manhattan Research found that tablet use among physicians reached 62 percent in 2012, compared with 35 percent in 2011.
Physicians are using mobile devices to read medical news, research symptoms and access drug reference databases from companies, said vice president of research Monique Levy. They are also prescribing medication electronically and using apps to access electronic health records and lab results.
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