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Meet the New Health Care Gatekeeper: Your Wearable

By
Blythe Karow
May 29, 2026
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Journal Of Medical Internet Research (Jmir)

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Clinical Scorecard: The Emerging Role of Wearable Devices as Primary Health Care Intermediaries

At a Glance

Category	Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms	Consumer wearables collect physiological data; their influence on clinical decisions needs direct sourcing.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

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Patient & Prescribing Data

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Wearables may influence treatment decisions and specialist referrals.

Clinical Best Practices

Each practice should be supported by specific studies or guidelines.

Related Resources & Content

The Device Files

Original Source(s)

Journal Of Medical Internet Research (Jmir)

Meet the New Health Care Gatekeeper: Your Wearable

by Blythe Karow
May 29, 2026

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