Use Your Phone, It’s Doctor’s Orders

Fife’s Queen Margaret Hospital is seeking a mobile phone solution to stop the spread of an infectious norovirus, and since the norovirus is also known as “the winter vomiting disease” you’ll agree that anything which slows it down is a good idea. Especially when the symptom list includes the word “projectile.”  The NHS has agreed to a temporary suspension of its usual “no mobile phones” rule in medical environments, allowing patients to call friends and family during visiting hours instead of having them come in person.

Queen Margaret’s hospital has closed seven wards due to the sickness already and has asked anyone and everyone to not come near the place unless they really have to. It’s upsetting when you’re unable to visit someone, but since it’s probably more upsetting to throw up over them you’re better off.  The use of mobile phones in medical environments is especially frowned upon because of the prevalence of camera phones, and all patients have been asked to respect the usual ban on photographs or video recordings.