topic Re: Dumb uses of Technology in General chat

Dumb uses of Technology

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:20:59 GMT

Go to dentist - Must sign-in using the touch-screen computers - Then go to counter to speak to receptionist and fill out form. Whats the point of the touch-screen sign-ins when most still have to speak to someone.

Any others?

Re: Dumb uses of Technology

jumpsuit — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:50:05 GMT

I have a beef with those touch screen sign in machines in Doctors Surgeries / Hospitals too.

What better way to spread infection than by having sick people touch something and share germs etc.

Two surgeries looked nonplussed when I suggested they should at least have handwash next to the screens to be used before and after touching it.

Re: Dumb uses of Technology

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:16:04 GMT

You have a good point. In Doc's surgery, people cough and cover their mouths (hopefully) with their hands, and then touch the touch-screens.

Re: Dumb uses of Technology

jumpsuit — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:22:27 GMT

Exactly with delightful things like Norovirus and Influenza it really is a technological 'Russian Roulette' every time you touch that screen lol