Medicine is one field that is poised to change dramatically thanks to devices like the iPhone and iPad. Not only will doctors be using iOS devices to control medical equipment like ultrasounds, they also will be using tablets and smartphones to interact with their patients. Here are five apps that are paving the way, making it easier for patients to seek medical advice from physicians and on their own.
Urgent Care by GreatCall [iPhone; $3.99 per call]
Urgent Care provides you with round the clock access to a registered nurse who can consult a physician as needed. Similar to the other physician support app, the doctor can provide medical advice, diagnose a condition and prescribe medicine as needed
