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wccrawford • today at 2:06 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

I went through a lot of medical stuff a few months ago, and every single doctor asked me if they could use the device for that instead of typing it into the computer themselves. One of them explained that it allowed them to focus their whole attention on me, instead of partially on the computer for the inputting of the data while we talked.

I'm surprised that your doctors weren't asking, and instead were just assuming.


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jasomill • today at 3:29 PM

I don't believe they merely assume. If they don't ask in person, you've probably already opted in through patient check-in forms or the UI of a telehealth app.

gspr • today at 2:29 PM

I don't know if my doctor uses these systems. I don't go to my doctor very often. I've heard that many do, and I'm speculating.