Category Archives: death and dying

Five Digital Health Implications of the Most Important Report You Never Heard of

Posted on March 28, 2016 by David Lee Scher, MD

One of the most discussed barriers to the adoption of mobile health technologies is the Digital Divide between the elderly and the rest of society. Technology may support initiatives encouraging aging at home.  There are many reasons why older persons do not use … Continue reading →

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Why Home Care is More Important than Readmission Rates: Implications for Digital Health Technologies

Posted on January 29, 2015 by David Lee Scher, MD

The Affordable Care Act added a section to the Social Security Act known which established the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program. Under the new fines as described in an article by Kaiser Health News, three-quarters of eligible hospitals will be fined … Continue reading →

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Five Ways Telehealth will Change Medicine

Posted on December 21, 2014 by David Lee Scher, MD

When discussing telehealth, one first needs to refer to definitions. The Health Resources Services Administration defines telehealth as “The use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and … Continue reading →

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Five Things New Patients Think Which Surprise Me

Posted on January 14, 2014 by David Lee Scher, MD

     Patients now often enter a physician’s office with preconceived notions. All the parties involved are cognizant of one thing: time is limited. The patient is hoping their issue is addressed (hopefully, the provider often fears it is not … Continue reading →

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How Social Media and Digital Health Technologies Will Redefine Death and Dying

Posted on August 15, 2013 by David Lee Scher, MD

     Beginning with the first half of the 20th century, with the development of modern healthcare, western society’s attitudes towards death and dying have changed.   This is described well in an article in The Journal of Advanced Nursing: “The … Continue reading →

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