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Using the iPad Mini in the hospital: One doctor's experience

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On my birthday several weeks ago, I was lucky to get an iPad Mini from my husband. I already have an iPad and have shared my experience. In fact, we gave all of our residents iPads (one of them contacted Steve Jobs and got a response), and documented an improvement in efficiency on the wards. So why the Mini? What is all the fuss? Well, after finishing 2 weeks on service, I can finally tell you why the Mini is the new must-have for doctors and future doctors.Some things to think about. The Mini is not without its pitfalls – many of which are predictable due to its size and interface.So what is the verdict for the Mini? Well, as we say in medicine,

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