This paper has presented a holistic view of mobile and wireless technology, and
examples of its application in the health service. There is no doubt that that mobile
and wireless technology is permeating into many aspects of life, including the health
service, and will continue to do so both through choice and requirement. It is also
recognised that the wireless Internet and the new generation of wireless devices will
play a key role as health care technology. The power and potential of mobile and
wireless computing is now being realised in many sectors of private and public sector
services. In the case of health care, the adoption of the technology can be seen as
adding value to key process and information systems supporting the delivery services
where ultimately it is the patients that benefit. The demands of a modern health care
service and expectations of patients will, no doubt, continue to fuel its adoption