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Why do doctors still use pagers?

Dec 8, 2023 · 26m
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  • Doctors and hospitals continue using pagers despite cell phones rendering them obsolete decades ago
  • Two doctors attempt to eliminate pagers from their hospital, discovering surprising obstacles to replacing entrenched technology
  • Episode explores why some outdated technologies persist in critical industries despite better alternatives existing

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