1. From the perspective of a patient, how would you feel
about having your medical information on a chip embedded
under your skin? What kind of expectations or
concerns would you have about that kind of experience?
2. What other professions, aside from health care and education,
could benefit from application of some of the
technologies discussed in the case? How would they
derive business value from these projects? Develop two
proposals.
3. The deployment of IT in the health professions is still
very much in its infancy. What other uses of technology
could potentially improve the quality of health care?
Brainstorm several alternatives.