Carol Ullmann

Medical Technology Carol Ullmann

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-221) and index.; The editors examine the ways in which medical technology benefits and hinder society. They argue such questions as the medical technology curve and its impact on patient outcomes, the cost of providing cutting edge medical technology to patients, and the government's role in the development and procurement of medical technology. Varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that surround this issue are presented. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title explores numerous aspects of medical technology, including if medical technology provides better patient outcomes; how medical technology affects health care costs; how electronic medical records impact patients; and the government's role in me; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"