Physicians wearing a PC connected wirelessly to a keyboard on the arm and a retina display device on the head — Is this a scene seen only in science fiction movies? Certainly not! In this brief article we explore how these futuristic devices look like and what they can do for the field of medicine. Wearable Computing Wearable computers in medicine are computer devices that can be attached to a healthcare provider or a patient at the point-of-care. This is a relatively new field in health information technology and will certainly expand in the future. In this brief review, we will discuss the different applications for which wearable computers are being used today. Applications Wearable computers are currently used for the following medical purposes: Data processing Patient monitoring Digital imaging Remote guidance Data processing:Wearable computers allow users to work with word processing and spreadsheet programs on the go. Better voice recognition will allow dictation into small wearable devices while performing medical procedures. The technology will integrate data real-time with other applications on the network such as billing or patient record keeping. A variety of text or imaging data can be transferred to the physician's retina without risking contaminating a sterile field.
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