Wearable tech can monitor our health but why are doctors so sceptical?

Published On Dec 1, 2024, 8:36 PM

Doctors express caution regarding wearable health technology, citing concerns about accuracy and potential over-reliance by patients. While wearable devices like smart watches and rings provide health data and encourage healthy habits, many healthcare professionals worry that patients may misinterpret abnormal data or become hypochondriacs. There is also skepticism about the readiness of healthcare systems to integrate wearable-generated data effectively, underscoring the need for reliable standards and infrastructure.

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