Basic
It's very basic and not very easy to navigate.
Reviewed in the Wall Street Journal
This is not a review for online. Please pass it along to senior Apple executives. It is that serious.
Dear Apple,
As you can discover, I’ve twice posted a detailed critique of “Pediatrics pocket” in an area where I have expertise. Neither appeared and there are no other detailed reviews of any sort. All that pediatricians thinking of getting this app see are little spasms, positive or negative.
Having tried twice, I’ve now posted about my experience in the comments to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “Why Your Phone Isn't as Smart as It Could Be.”
I don’t think I am exaggerating when I suggest that Apple doesn’t take medical information apps any more serious than it does games. If it did, my remarks alone were enough to trigger an investigation. Here is my WSJ post:
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Sorry, but there are serious problems with how medically related apps are sold on Apple's app store, flaws so serious, the FDA may need to intervene.
Check out "Pediatrics pocket." The posted reviews are just a few words long. I can't imagine anyone writing a lengthy positive, and I suspect detailed criticisms are not posted. I gave Apple two detailed critiques and neither has appeared.
I focused on childhood leukemia, the most common childhood cancer and one where delay kills. I know. I spent 16 months working at one of the top Hem-Onc units in the country. What the app says is confusing. Pediatricians should be told that for a cold that won't go away, unexplained bleeding, and joint pain suspect leukemia and draw blood. If it seems odd refer ASAP to experts. That's not what it says.
The bad isn't that Apple refused to post my critiques. The bad is that they triggered no investigation. Apple treats medical apps no more seriously than games. The FDA must change that.
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Take this seriously Apple. Bad or confusing medical information can be as deadly as giving the wrong medication. You need to set up a top-quality review process for these apps. That child whose treatment is delayed might be yours.
Michael W. Perry, author of My Nights with Leukemia: Caring for Children with Cancer
Dear Apple,
As you can discover, I’ve twice posted a detailed critique of “Pediatrics pocket” in an area where I have expertise. Neither appeared and there are no other detailed reviews of any sort. All that pediatricians thinking of getting this app see are little spasms, positive or negative.
Having tried twice, I’ve now posted about my experience in the comments to a recent Wall Street Journal article, “Why Your Phone Isn't as Smart as It Could Be.”
I don’t think I am exaggerating when I suggest that Apple doesn’t take medical information apps any more serious than it does games. If it did, my remarks alone were enough to trigger an investigation. Here is my WSJ post:
——START
Sorry, but there are serious problems with how medically related apps are sold on Apple's app store, flaws so serious, the FDA may need to intervene.
Check out "Pediatrics pocket." The posted reviews are just a few words long. I can't imagine anyone writing a lengthy positive, and I suspect detailed criticisms are not posted. I gave Apple two detailed critiques and neither has appeared.
I focused on childhood leukemia, the most common childhood cancer and one where delay kills. I know. I spent 16 months working at one of the top Hem-Onc units in the country. What the app says is confusing. Pediatricians should be told that for a cold that won't go away, unexplained bleeding, and joint pain suspect leukemia and draw blood. If it seems odd refer ASAP to experts. That's not what it says.
The bad isn't that Apple refused to post my critiques. The bad is that they triggered no investigation. Apple treats medical apps no more seriously than games. The FDA must change that.
———END
Take this seriously Apple. Bad or confusing medical information can be as deadly as giving the wrong medication. You need to set up a top-quality review process for these apps. That child whose treatment is delayed might be yours.
Michael W. Perry, author of My Nights with Leukemia: Caring for Children with Cancer
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Very good
Great app, excellent features!!
Over priced
Not a lot of information for the price.
Don't waste your money
Not worth the money PLEASE don't buy it!!!!
Fantastic for students
Little bit pricy for an electronic info app. But very useful for med students.
Latest update is huge!
The "last viewed" option is great! This was my biggest upset with these apps! I'd have to start all over and find where I left off whenever I moved to a different app. Thanks so much for adding this feature!
Good Job!
This was recommended to me by someone in my class, and I have to say it’s helped me on my peds rounds. There are a lot of things included that I use every day and I especially found the sections on infant nutrition and fluid hydration very useful…that stuff always confuses me.
Great app!
I have to say this little guide contains a surprising amount of useful information for its size. Don’t expect a book on pediatrics, but it gives you a lot of practical basics like Apgar, developmental milestones, numerous normal values, vaccination table, and quick dosing tables for antibiotics used every day, among other things. All in all, a good resource to have on your phone. Recommended
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Great App
Highly recommended app. Nicely organized, superb info.
Way overpriced
Content is ok but quite limited. Huge disappointment. Not worth it.
Much needed
This is a much needed app.Well done.
Treasure in your pocket
I got surprised by referring this app. How one small app can give such a nice and detail information. It has presented every aspect in very well manner.TOC and Classic view are good ways of presentation.
So now treasure in your pocket.
So now treasure in your pocket.
Very well made product
Very good application it is. Contains precise and vital information.I like that this app provides information in both view i.e. TOC and Classic.
Toc provides easy finding of information. And Classic gives well zoomable facility.
Keep Making such a nice products.
Toc provides easy finding of information. And Classic gives well zoomable facility.
Keep Making such a nice products.
Good work...
It is really a good work to design such a wonderful app which contains everything like valuable information, nice images, charts etc. It is appreciated one.
Thanks......
It is one of the good learning material which will be helpful for professionals as well as students.All features like classic view, navigation are so good.And very important thing is that 'free updates' so it is like earning lot by spending little bit.Thanks again.
Really Good...!!!!!
One of the best all around references I have found. It gives you the important info you need and cuts out the fluff.
It is a one stop source for everything I have needed in practice.
It is a one stop source for everything I have needed in practice.
Fantastic
Wonderful app this is. I am feelin lucky that I choose this app. This has huge amount of useful information about Pediatrics with well content and images as well. So, my suggestion is, "BUY IT".
Great tool
It is a very great tool for anyone.Its classic view is also nice.Can get information easily using TOC.
Highly recommended...!!
This is very useful and great app that i have seen ever before, because this has wonderful content, graphics, quick access to information with very low cost. So this application is highly recommanded. Great app.
