With the right attachment, smart phones can already check your pulse, lung function, carotid artery patency, eye acuity and body fat percentage. But don’t worry, Doc, they won’t replace you – just give you more patient data to review before the in-person visit even takes place, says the website Co.Exist.
 
Attendees at TedMed 2013 in Washington, D.C., recently were treated to a 10-point smart phone physical, care of the editor of Medgadget.com and Nurture, a health care furniture company.
 
Among the physical checks conducted by properly accessorized iPhones, according to the TedMed blog:
Patients may be able to use smartphone screenings to keep their chronic conditions – such as hypertension – under control, suggests Co.Exist.
 
We think enterprising primary care practices could also use the entire package for community and corporate wellness checks. Read Part B News to find out about other ways to increase your practice’s revenue and drive new patient visits.