Blackberry Shut Down and the Doctors/Patients That May Suffer

While many are staying tied to their TVs anxiosly awaiting to hear if their personal cell phone was tapped by the government, or if Kwan will skate, I’m anxiously watching the results of the worldwide RIM mess.
My interest not only stems from the fact that I’m a past Blackberry owner, but from the fact that I can’t stop thinking about all the healthcare personnel that are not only addicted to their email, but that depend on it as part of their practice and/or healthcare system. An interesting article is posted at NetworkWorld. I recommend giving it a read, and thinking about the ramifications of a RIM shut down. Sure it may keep your phone from getting tapped, but it may also keep your GP from knowing nephrotic from nephritic!