Monday, June 23, 2008

The Columbus Dispatch : Touch-screen helps young patients talk to doctors

The Columbus Dispatch : Touch-screen helps young patients talk to doctors: " Turning a doctor's waiting room into an electronic chat room might be a key to getting teens help for risky behavior, according to a study by Nationwide Children's Hospital. Health eTouch Pad is a 10-inch touch-screen computer that asks questions about health and behavior while patients are waiting to see a doctor. The gadget, developed by Children's researchers, serves as a screening device, allowing doctors to ask q