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UTGH1-CW, I agree that mobile devices have been an extra extension to the human body. Today it seems like people have heart attacks if their without a communication device for more than 24 hours. Time consumption of outdated technologies directly correlates with an increase in hospital costs. This fact should emphasize to healthcare personnel that more time spent face-to-face with the patient will decrease patient and hospital costs.

UTGH1-CH, I agree that the use of mobile devices is imperative in the healthcare setting. In the past, fatal events often occurred due to the lack of information that was readily available. This inevitably would cause incorrect interventions or no interventions at all, leading to the death of many patients. Patricia Dykes provides an excellent method of educating clients and healthcare professionals. This is one example that can be implored in all healthcare facilities.

The number and sophistication of communication devices has erupted over the past decade. Apple, Inc., a leader in communication technology, has created user-friendly devices that are attractive to consumers throughout the world. These devices provide rapid transmission of data, information, and knowledge at our fingertips. Nevertheless, consumers and businesses alike are eager to send/receive information at rapid speeds. This is evidenced by the declining profits of the United States Postal Service. Yet, the explosion in the availability of handheld devices provides an ease in acquiring a large magnitude of information, which may be more harmful than beneficial in certain instances. The development of communication devices also has an integral part in advancing current healthcare practices. These devices can provide crucial data/information, which may not have been readily accessible if stored by pen and paper (Sewell, 2013). Furthermore, the rapid development of these devices has challenged human knowledge to exploit the full potential of integrating such devices in order to efficiently and effectively advance our healthcare. References Sewell, J., & Thede, L.Q. (2013) Informatics and nursing: Opportunities and challenges. (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.