Can mobile technology improve response times of junior doctors to urgent out-of-hours calls?
Introduction of a Hospital at Night system supported by mobile technology appeared to improve the transfer of information, but did not affect the nursing decision whether to escalate abnormal findings.
The suffering of gravely ill patients might be hard to alleviate in the context of modern health care organizations. In some cases, health care delivery directly contributes to increased suffering. Providing support while also helping patients and their families to face upcoming harsh realities is a delicate balancing act that needs to be further explored.