The Importance Of Technological Tools In Medical Practice

New technological tools have the capabilities of improving the healthcare of patients while simultaneously saving lives. One saved the life of my sister, who if was born before the days of the modern neonatal incubator would have had a harder time recuperating from her onset of breathing problems after birth. Not unlike mine, there are copious survival stories aided by the use of a tool which leads me to support the advancement of technological tools in medicinal practice, rather than those who oppose the position.
Tools used in the medicinal setting include X-rays, CT scans and the growing use of electronic medical records (EMR). They, among a few has helped in identifying health threats and interpreting digital information. Seemingly small, insignificant innovations such as adhesive bandages and ankle braces and larger technologies like MRI machines, artificial organs, and robotic prosthetic limbs, technology has made a positive impact on medicine. As time passes new technologies with be introduced. It is hard to picture how the negatives of technological advancements can outweigh the positives in this instance. …show more content…
Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap. He looks up at me to ask another question. As soon as I speak, again it’s tap-tap-tap-tap.” This was the account of a friend of Robert M. Wachter who met with his primary care doctor. He felt unsatisfied with the visit because of the fact that “a computer had entered the exam room.” On one hand I agree with the the argument that the seemingly digitalized visit was rather callous but on the other hand, I still think that integrating innovations into medical practice is one of the numerous positives of improving the quality of life. The reason being is because new technologies often bring health improvements, which is therefore seen as