Safe use of cellular telephones in hospitals: fundamental principles and case studies.

Ted Cohen; Willard S. Ellis; Joseph J. Morrissey; Craig Bakuzonis; Yadin David; David Paperman

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Safe use of cellular telephones in hospitals: fundamental principles and case studies.

November 16, 2005

Cohen T, Ellis WS, Morrissey JJ, et al. J Healthc Inf Manag. 2005;19(4):38-48.

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After reviewing the literature and several case studies, the authors conclude that cell phones can be safely used in hospitals if steps are taken to avoid electromagnetic interference.

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