Healthcare and Biomedical Technology in the 21st Century

An Introduction for Non-Science Majors

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Material Science, Engineering, Health & Well Being, Medical
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Author: Mohammad F. Kiani, Solomon Praveen Samuel, George R. Baran ISBN: 9781461485414
Publisher: Springer New York Publication: October 5, 2013
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Mohammad F. Kiani, Solomon Praveen Samuel, George R. Baran
ISBN: 9781461485414
Publisher: Springer New York
Publication: October 5, 2013
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Healthcare and Biotechnology in the 21st Century: Concepts and Case Studies introduces students not pursuing degrees in science or engineering to the remarkable new applications of technology now available to physicians and their patients and discusses how these technologies are evolving to permit new treatments and procedures.  The book also elucidates the societal and ethical impacts of advances in medical technology, such as extending life and end of life decisions, the role of genetic testing, confidentiality, costs of health care delivery, scrutiny of scientific claims, and provides background on the engineering approach in healthcare and the scientific method as a guiding principle. This concise, highly relevant text enables faculty to offer a substantive course for students from non-scientific backgrounds that will empower them to make more informed decisions about their healthcare by significantly enhancing their understanding of these technological advancements.

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Healthcare and Biotechnology in the 21st Century: Concepts and Case Studies introduces students not pursuing degrees in science or engineering to the remarkable new applications of technology now available to physicians and their patients and discusses how these technologies are evolving to permit new treatments and procedures.  The book also elucidates the societal and ethical impacts of advances in medical technology, such as extending life and end of life decisions, the role of genetic testing, confidentiality, costs of health care delivery, scrutiny of scientific claims, and provides background on the engineering approach in healthcare and the scientific method as a guiding principle. This concise, highly relevant text enables faculty to offer a substantive course for students from non-scientific backgrounds that will empower them to make more informed decisions about their healthcare by significantly enhancing their understanding of these technological advancements.

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