Will your next doctor be your fitbit?

A lot of the technology is already out there, according to Information Week...

People will no longer need to take a half-day from work to read three-year-old print magazines in doctors' waiting rooms.

Instead, smart devices will be able to track blood glucose, body temperature, blood pressure, the bacteria and gases in your breath, and more. They will also be able to provide feedback and recommendations based on these regular inputs.

If needed, the feedback may include referrals for further testing or an actual doctor visit. This Gartner Maverick report says that this new combination of technologies, many of which are already available, could replace annual physicals with primary care physicians by 2025.

 Most of the time my PCP spends with me is simply going over a printout showing the results of my lab work.  The paper shows the measurements, normal or acceptable ranges and brief explanations of what they mean.  When there are aberrations or opportunities for improvement, he provides any relevant prescriptions, referrals or advice.  When everything's okay, did I even need to see him?  If he didn't have to spend time monitoring healthy people, perhaps he would have more time for those who are sick.  This could ease the pressure from the increasing shortage of doctors expected over the next few years.

Of course there are some areas of concern, like security and last week's DDoS.

And most importantly, if I like my fitbit will I be able to keep it?