Myth 7: Mobile Phones Create Considerable Electromagnetic Interference in Hospitals
Concerns regarding the disruptive effects of mobile phone usage in healthcare settings have permeated public consciousness. However, a thorough investigation into incident reports reveals a lack of substantial evidence supporting these claims. Studies from around the world have found that cell phone interference with nearby other technology is always less than 2%, and most often less than 1%. The biggest threat cell phones could have in the hospital setting is due to worker distraction rather than technological interference. Thankfully, most hospitals, as with most workplaces in general, have policies about cellphone use while at work.