Lack Of Device Clock Synchronization Vexes Physicians, Hospitals
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Synchronized clocks aid medical decision making immensely. However, many medical devices do not have a common understanding of time and create problems for clinicians. Should FDA take a closer look?
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