Smartphones are widespread and in 2015 as much as 82% of the Norwegian population were owners of a smartphone. Recommendations has been pointed out in a new report from the Norwegian Board of Technology; health service should facilitate so that patients can follow up their health from home and simultaneously receive necessary help from the health service. The Norwegian Directorate of health points in a national action plan for e-health that evidence based digital tools in combination with an increase of competence will make it possible to reach health political goals such as quality levels, patient safety and an effective use of resources.