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Doctors' smartphones and iPads may be distracting.
Gold J. Kaiser Health News and National Public Radio. March 26, 2012.

This news article highlights the risks and benefits of using mobile technology in health care. An AHRQ WebM&M commentary discusses the error mentioned, in which a text message interrupted a medication order.
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