Doctors' smartphones and iPads may be distracting.

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Doctors' smartphones and iPads may be distracting.

September 27, 2016

Gold J.

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This news article highlights the risks and benefits of using mobile technology in health care. An AHRQ WebM&M commentary discusses the error mentioned, in which a text message interrupted a medication order.

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