The Surgeon
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 44-48, February 2011

The uses of the iPhone for surgeons

  • Benan M. Dala-Ali

      Affiliations

    • North Middlesex University Hospital, London UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
    • ,
  • Mary Anne Lloyd

      Affiliations

    • Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire, UK
    • ,
  • Yahya Al-Abed

      Affiliations

    • North Middlesex University Hospital, London UK

Received 17 April 2010; received in revised form 27 July 2010; accepted 28 July 2010.

Abstract 

Mobile technology is continuously improving and it is important that all physicians are aware of its new advances. Smartphones have the potential to improve diagnostic skills and education of a surgeon.

The iPhone is a popular type of smartphone in the market. This article intends to educate surgeons about its uses, functions and medical applications. The phone is an invaluable tool for the modern day surgeon.

Keywords: Smartphone, Phone, Mobile telemedicine

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PII: S1479-666X(10)00194-0

doi:10.1016/j.surge.2010.07.014

The Surgeon
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 44-48, February 2011

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