In today's world of vast technologies, everything is done on some sort of computerized device; whether it's a computer, cell phone or tablet, technology is taking over. Technology in healthcare has been slower to advance, but it is becoming increasingly important and necessary to allow medicine to advance with the rest of society. With Facebook pages like Personal RN and 5plus Therapy and websites like WebMD and Health line, and many others, everyday people can get help with possible diagnoses of their symptoms, help provide physical therapy and improve their education without ever leaving their couch. However, many practitioners are concerned about this change in the face of healthcare. Stating that it is simply impossible to treat patients without touching and seeing them in person. We also worry about the loss of income and status that these advances could bring. So the real question is: can you get the same information and care online as you get from your personal doctor, and is it safe? How Technology Is Changing the Face of Healthcare Web-based healthcare options are growing and broad. This ranges from the ability to sign up for an insurance plan online to much more complex medical care such as physiotherapy or stroke prevention, as seen on 5RN's Facebook site. There are many emerging forms of healthcare-based technologies. With smartphone apps available to check your blood pressure, heart rate, calories burned, weight loss, food intake and more, it's only a matter of time before there are others. Many people would prefer to use these technologies rather than waiting hours at their doctor's office or long waits in the emergency room. According to Dr. Nic Gay of Simple...... middle of paper ...... he sews your son's eyelid back together or have compassion when you express your fear of needles. There are some aspects of care that will simply never be replaced by technology, and this will keep practitioners working, even if some of them may retire and be unable or unwilling to move on. forward with technology. Works Cited Lee, E. 5 Ways Technology is Changing Healthcare. Retrieved from: http://www.forbes.com/sites/bmoharrisbank/2013/01/24/5-ways-technology-is-transforming-health-care/Topol, E. (2012). How technology is transforming healthcare. Retrieved from: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/hospital-of-tomorrow/articles/2013/07/12/how-technology-is-transforming-health-careAIMS (2013) Advantages and disadvantages of mobile Technology in healthcare. Retrieved from: http://www.aimseducation.edu/blog/pros-and-cons-of-mobile-technology-in-health-care/