Smartphones in Clinical Practice: Applications, Tips, and Best Practices

Speciality Medical Education - Health informatics

Organizer Shehab A. Ekrouf

CME/CPD Provider Kuwait Surgeons Association

Scheduled date(s):

From 24 May 2026 To 24 May 2026

From 17 May 2026 To 17 May 2026

From 10 May 2026 To 10 May 2026

From 02 May 2026 To 02 May 2026

From 24 December 2025 To 24 December 2025

From 18 December 2025 To 18 December 2025

From 15 December 2025 To 15 December 2025

From 06 December 2025 To 06 December 2025

Aims And Objectives

Aim: To empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to safely and effectively integrate smartphones into clinical practice for communication, patient care, documentation, and decision-making—while adhering to ethical, legal, and professional standards. Objectives: • Understand the role of smartphones in enhancing medical practice. • Explore the top smartphone applications for clinical care, patient management, and research. • Learn best practices for maintaining data security and patient confidentiality while using smartphones. • Develop practical skills in integrating smartphone tools into daily workflows. • Develop a clear and practical smartphone use policy that supports professionalism, privacy, and productivity in the workplace. • Troubleshooting for using smartphones in health care

Content Outline

• Introduction to Mobile Health • Understand the role of smartphones in enhancing medical practice. • Recommended Apps in Clinical Practice • Explore the top smartphone applications for clinical care, patient management, and research. • Best Practices for Smartphone Use in Clinical Settings Integrating smartphones into workflow • Activity 1: Case Scenarios for Discussion • Develop policy to maintain patient privacy and data security • Activity 2: Case Scenarios for Discussion • Overcoming Challenges in practice • Activity 3 & 4: Clinical Scenarios for Group Discussion

Target Audience

Number: 20-25, Background: Clinicians (physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals) and healthcare managers