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OH Michael what can I say
More not fully researched alarmist reporting of what is a perfectly safe industry who's sole aim to to look after people. 
Sorry but unfortunately that's not even close to being true. While most of the Medical Profession isn't interested in doing the wrong thing they also have built in problem with their structure.
In Hospitals the Consultant Surgeon is God and can do no wrong which is perfectly OK at one level as they are highly experienced in at least one field and very good at what they do generally speaking. The down side is that while they may be excellent at fitting devices to those who need them they are not expert at choosing which device to fit. That's not saying that they'll fit a Pacemaker to a person who requires a replacement hip though things like that can and do happen they are however the exception.
Recently a good example of this where shown with Hip Replacement products which though highly technical do not rely on Technology for their function while in place and being used. The Metal to Metal Hip Joint was a perfect example of this it was passed and then each surgeon got to chose who made and supplied the Hip Replacements that they chose to fit. Some of the Metal to Metal Varieties contaminated the recipients where as others worked as designed without problems.
Often because something is new there is a mistaken belief that it's better and conversely some surgeons believe that any new product should be avoided and you should stick with the tried and true. When it comes to the WiFi used in Hospitals and the actual devices that are used to administer and monitor as well as wearable devices the entire process gets way more complex that a mere mortal can ever comprehend.
However the main problem is the staff themselves. They simply believe that the Surgeons can do no wrong and know it all so they can not be questioned and heaven help you if you make the mistake of showing up the Surgeon as the remainder of the staff will treat you like the plague to educate you to the error of your ways.
Hospital Medical WiFi could very well be a great example of what Domestic IoT will end up looking like. So instead of what was once a relatively secure domestic Network that was all wired we will end up with a Hodge Podge of things trying to communicate and do whatever it is that they where put in place for.
Maybe the way to look at this is the Hospitals are how our homes will end up being. Or maybe a Massive development in Domestic WiFi Security on the IoT will help improve the current Medical WiFi Networks. You can hope for the second while believing the first will be the actual end point.
Col
Sorry but unfortunately that's not even close to being true. While most of the Medical Profession isn't interested in doing the wrong thing they also have built in problem with their structure.
In Hospitals the Consultant Surgeon is God and can do no wrong which is perfectly OK at one level as they are highly experienced in at least one field and very good at what they do generally speaking. The down side is that while they may be excellent at fitting devices to those who need them they are not expert at choosing which device to fit. That's not saying that they'll fit a Pacemaker to a person who requires a replacement hip though things like that can and do happen they are however the exception.
Recently a good example of this where shown with Hip Replacement products which though highly technical do not rely on Technology for their function while in place and being used. The Metal to Metal Hip Joint was a perfect example of this it was passed and then each surgeon got to chose who made and supplied the Hip Replacements that they chose to fit. Some of the Metal to Metal Varieties contaminated the recipients where as others worked as designed without problems.
Often because something is new there is a mistaken belief that it's better and conversely some surgeons believe that any new product should be avoided and you should stick with the tried and true. When it comes to the WiFi used in Hospitals and the actual devices that are used to administer and monitor as well as wearable devices the entire process gets way more complex that a mere mortal can ever comprehend.
However the main problem is the staff themselves. They simply believe that the Surgeons can do no wrong and know it all so they can not be questioned and heaven help you if you make the mistake of showing up the Surgeon as the remainder of the staff will treat you like the plague to educate you to the error of your ways.
Hospital Medical WiFi could very well be a great example of what Domestic IoT will end up looking like. So instead of what was once a relatively secure domestic Network that was all wired we will end up with a Hodge Podge of things trying to communicate and do whatever it is that they where put in place for.
Maybe the way to look at this is the Hospitals are how our homes will end up being. Or maybe a Massive development in Domestic WiFi Security on the IoT will help improve the current Medical WiFi Networks. You can hope for the second while believing the first will be the actual end point.
Col
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Updated - 15th Jan
