iPad Providing Comfort in Hospitals

A good example of how an easy to use pad can provide comfort and address boredom in hospitals and nursing homes.  Laptops and Smartphones can work there too, but the simplicity of manipulation that a pad provides, and a relatively large screen, can make a big difference.  At the link a number of comments on experiences people have had.  Also, why not link it to the institutes systems so it can be used to communicate with the patient?  An iCare App?