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Chapter 8 - Using Technology to Enhance Communication in Medically Assisted Reproductive Care

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 March 2020

By
Karin Hammarberg ,
Lone Schmidt ,
Gritt Malling  and
Emily Koert
Edited by
Alice D. Domar ,
Denny Sakkas  and
Thomas L. Toth
Alice D. Domar
Affiliation:
Boston IVF, Waltham, MA
Denny Sakkas
Affiliation:
Boston IVF, Waltham, MA
Thomas L. Toth
Affiliation:
Boston IVF, Waltham, MA
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Summary

Technology is increasingly used in all spheres of life, including in healthcare. In this chapter we summarize what is known about when and how technology can enhance communication in medically assisted reproduction (MAR) care and how this might improve the patient experience. While we found that technology benefits many aspects of MAR care and communication, others are better managed through compassionate and holistic person-to-person interaction.

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Patient-Centered Assisted Reproduction
How to Integrate Exceptional Care with Cutting-Edge Technology
 , pp. 95 - 105
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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