The collected essays in this book examine the ways in which medical technology benefits and hinder society. Each essay argues 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. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected publications. This allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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Medical Technology
The collected essays in this book examine the ways in which medical technology benefits and hinder society. Each essay argues 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. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected publications. This allows the reader to attain the higher-level critical thinking and reading skills that are essential in a culture of diverse and contradictory opinions.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780737760590 |
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Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Publication date: | 03/26/2013 |
Series: | Opposing Viewpoints Series |
Pages: | 240 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
Age Range: | 15 - 17 Years |
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