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Medical apps safety
posted at 27/7/2012 12:17 PM BST
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First: 6/10/2010 Last: 14/8/2012 |
Dear All, Just let you know I am talking to my MP and the office of the chair of the Health Committee about patent safely of medical apps. The emails have also been sent to Department of Health as well. Here in the UK there current no FDA type review of medical apps! Not sure if this current FDA news.... http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm263340.htm The FDA just approved another medical app..... http://www.imedicalapps.com/2012/07/mobile-asthma-tracker-asthmapolis-receives-fda-approval/ not found there remit or other information yet Mark |
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Re: Medical apps safty
posted at 27/7/2012 4:57 PM BST
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Hey Matthew, I have taken several FDA courses in their BIMO program, Biosafety and device monitoring program. The devices have to go through several stages of tests, and must comply to a level of safety features, to include Ergonomics, and other standards. here is link to one site. http://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/default.htm DuaneF In Response to Re: Medical apps safty: Very interesting mrr9. I have looked into this too. I wonder what tests they have to go through??
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Re: Medical apps safety
posted at 14/8/2012 11:00 AM BST
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Update I can see why the thinking about the safety of Smartphone and apps could move to the Technology Committee but this is a patent safety and care issue and I would like the Health Committee to look after this with help from experts.
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Re: Medical apps safety
posted at 29/8/2012 9:26 AM BST
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You may be interested to know that the journal of Evidence Based Medicine has recently published a paper querying the safety and quality of such apps: Medical apps for smartphones: lack of evidence undermines quality and safetyhttp://ebm.bmj.com/content/early/2012/08/24/eb-2012-100885.short?g=w_ebm_ahead_tab AbstractIncreasing numbers of healthcare professionals are using smartphones and their associated applications (apps) in daily clinical care. While these medical apps hold great potential for improving clinical practice, little is known about the possible dangers associated with their use. Breaches of patient confidentiality, conflicts of interests and malfunctioning clinical decision-making apps could all negatively impact on patient care. We propose several strategies to enhance the development of evidence-based medical apps while retaining their open nature. The increasing use of medical apps calls for broader discussion across medicine's organising and accrediting bodies. The field of medical apps is currently one of the most dynamic in medicine, with real potential to change the way evidence-based healthcare is delivered in the future. Establishing appropriate regulatory procedures will enable this potential to be fulfilled, while at all times ensuring the safety of the patient. --------------------- Do we need more regulation?
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