Technology and Health
Technology is changing the way health professionals treat and cure diseases and other health concerns. Health care has become increasingly subject to computerization, while use of the Internet as a source of health information continues to grow.
While some people worry about the impact technology may have on spreading misinformation, others rejoice in the role that technology plays in assisting the medical profession in diagnosing and treating patients. With our modern technology, doctors and technicians are quickly and easily able to scan images of the body to find fractures or view a cancerous growth or take a picture of a fetus to scan for abnormalities. Having the ability to diagnose medical conditions early allows more lives to be saved because treatment can begin earlier than without technology.
Please view the two video news clips listed below: Laser Allergy Surgery and High Tech Health. As you view the news clips, answer the following questions:
- How did technology advance to help in this medical procedure?
- What alternative treatments were available other than technology (if any were available)?
- Is the technology completely developed?
Video: Laser Allergy Surgery
Video: High Tech Health
Notes about the videos: Please wait for the video player to load fully. The "High Tech Health" video will begin playing at the 0:09 mark.
