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Can technology prevent undesirable events in obstetrics? An interview with Emily Hamilton


Interview with Emily HamiltonHealthcare professionals in obstetrics have to face different challenges and are working in conditions that may conduce to error. On the other hand, complications are relatively rare and it might be hard to develop a lot of experience with these adverse events. In this interview, Emily Hamilton, senior VP of clinical research at PeriGen presents how technology can address these challenges and create a safety net with tools that can assist clinicians in decision-making. She also presents the results obtained when using these tools and what are the next steps in her research activities.

 

Emily Hamilton on using technology to prevent
undesirable events in obstetrics

 

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Audio version on iTunes here: Using technology to prevent undesirable events in obstetrics (iTunes-AUDIO)

Guest: Emily Hamilton, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
McGill University
Senior V.P. of Clinical Research
PeriGen
Journalist: Pauline Boinot, M.Sc.

 

October 19, 2009 By: pboinot Category: Information technology, Video, Undesirable Events


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