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Israeli doctors using iPads to treat patients

December 20, 2010 12:02
Dr Liwer Yoram and Dr Nir Cohen check on patient with some help from Steve Jobs

By

Jennifer Lipman,

Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

Israeli doctors have found a new use for the Apple iPad.

Staff at the Mayanei Hayeshua hospital in Bnei Brak have been given the tablet computers to help them care for patients.

They are using the technology to check patient records, look at X-ray scans and find out test results.

The iPads, customised for use in Hebrew, can also be used to access information from outside the hospital, so doctors can offer advice to their colleagues at any time of day.