The European Commission has launched a consultation on mobile health (mHealth) and patient care, European Voice reports, in an effort “to improve the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.” European Commissioner Neelie Kroes noted, “mHealth will reduce costly visits to hospitals, help citizens take charge of their own health and wellbeing and move toward prevention rather than cure.” However, the report states, “there are rising concerns among patients about data protection and safety issues. The European Commission is now requesting information on how to deal with these issues and on what level—European or national.” The mHealth consultation will continue until 2 July.
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