How Digital Health is Affecting Doctor-Patient Relationship [Infographic]

Innovations in healthcare is becoming paramount in revolutionizing patient engagement, physician time management and improving overall quality of care. It is estimated that over sixty million patients flock to the internet instead of a physician for healthcare related information. Patients now have access to all the information at their fingertips that were once available only to healthcare professionals. Without question technology is having profound impact on the practice of medicine. Let’s explore through this infographic the impact of technology on patient doctor relationship and what what the future beholds.

With advancement in technology and growing patient engagement the role of physician is slowly turning into that of a consultant. It is the beginning of a very different patient doctor relationship, where patient is engaged, empowered and driving the care process.