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Healthcare and biomedical technology in the 21st Century [electronic resource] : an introduction for non-science majors / George R. Baran, Mohammad F. Kiani, Solomon Praveen Samuel.

Baran, George R., author.; Kiani, Mohammad F., author.; Samuel, Solomon Praveen, author.
2013
R855.3
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Title
Healthcare and biomedical technology in the 21st Century [electronic resource] : an introduction for non-science majors / George R. Baran, Mohammad F. Kiani, Solomon Praveen Samuel.
Author
Baran, George R., author.
ISBN
9781461485414 electronic book
146148541X electronic book
9781461485407
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8541-4
Published
New York : Springer, [2013?]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xviii, 503 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-1-4614-8541-4 doi
Call Number
R855.3
Dewey Decimal Classification
610.28
Summary
This textbook 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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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 7, 2013).
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Kiani, Mohammad F., author.
Samuel, Solomon Praveen, author.
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