Apple announces new feature to share health data with doctors

"Apple is making it easier than ever for users to make the most of the mountains of health data already in the palm of their hands.

At its annual technology showcase known as the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple revealed a new feature for users who have opted to share their medical records on their devices. Users can now choose the types of information they would like to share — such as an elevated cholesterol level or their physical activity history — and identify specific people to send it to, such as family members or clinicians.

Apple said the data is privacy-protected and secured during the upload and download process and will not be shared beyond the selected individuals, including Apple itself. The company is also making it possible for doctors using electronic health records made by Cerner, Allscripts, DrChrono, and others to view their patients’ information from Apple devices within the EHR, without having to download or open another app or tab.

The new feature is among a series of new health functions Apple revealed on Monday across three of its devices: AirPods, the iPhone, and the Apple Watch. The offerings include hearing assistance, a new feature that assesses mobility, and respiratory tracking, all areas that Apple has conducted research on or collaborated with outside scientists to study..." Lire la suite