It's a safe bet that one of your doctors has an iPhone. But what you may not realize is that he or she is using it as part of your overall treatment. From reading Apgar scores to x-rays, there is a fascinating array of health-care tech available in app form. Some are created by savvy developers, while others are built out of necessity by the doctors. Currently, the Fda has no over-arching regulation in place for mobile medical apps, despite the fact that they have indicated in the past that under certain circumstances the iPhone may be considered a medical device and therefore regulated as one, according to a report by Brian Dolan on Mobihealthnews.
"Many medical imaging software applications are considered medical devices and, as such, are regulated by the Fda," says Justin Dearborn, CEO of Merge Healthcare. "Fda regulations mandate that rigorous processes must be followed during software development,...
"Many medical imaging software applications are considered medical devices and, as such, are regulated by the Fda," says Justin Dearborn, CEO of Merge Healthcare. "Fda regulations mandate that rigorous processes must be followed during software development,...
- 12/8/2009
- by Lydia Dishman
- Fast Company
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