Edition 070 · work · Natraj; Shreyasvi; Achtari; Cyrus; Gragnano; Felice; Milzi; Andrea; Valgimigli; Marco; Paez-Granados; Diego
Paper ECGs cling to life, but for how long?
Remote clinics still use paper ECGs. New tech aims to digitise these heart records without hefty IT. What does this mean for med-tech’s digital push?
FO Take · Score 55
The healthcare sector’s digital transformation mantra often overlooks hard realities. Paper ECGs persist in remote clinics not from Luddism, but necessity. Any “solution” ignoring infrastructure gaps is doomed. True innovation bridges the divide, rather than merely lamenting its existence. Will we ever prioritise access over pure advancement?
The strongest counter
Digital solutions always win. Paper is inefficient, prone to error, and a data-loss waiting room. Progress demands its eradication, not preservation. Embrace the future.
