Abstract: A system and method of obtaining informed consent which reduces paperwork. The method includes obtaining electronic informed consent information associated with a medical procedure by a computer, presenting the informed consent information to a prospective participant of the medical procedure by the computer, and electronically storing an informed consent from the prospective participant by the computer. The system may include, for example, one or a plurality of a tablet computer, a desktop computer, or a kiosk.

Abstract: A patient communication system and method which leverages mobile communication devices of patients. The system includes a computer of a healthcare provider for obtaining patient contact information associated with a patient from a patient record, and for sending an electronic message capable of receipt by a mobile communication device of the patient.