“Should hospitals grant free wi-fi to patients, families, visitors and staff? This is a recent debate that is unlikely to disappear, and opinions can vary.”
Dr Mark Taubert’s ‘Should WI-FI be free for the general public to use in hospices & hospitals?‘ BMJ article and learning of Lucy Watts‘ recent problems after being admitted to hospital has inspired the following poll.
You can read Mark’s article in its entirety here http://blogs.bmj.com/spcare/2015/11/30/free-wi-fi-in-healthcare-settings-luxury-or-prerequisite
*NEW – Since starting the poll a set of recommendations were submitted to Jeremy Hunt by Martha Lane Fox. One of her key recommendations that the NHS Estate should all provide free WI-FI by 2020. A response from the Digital Legacy Association can be viewed here: http://www.ehospice.com/uk/ArticleView…
