As promised, here is the continuation of last week's post where I discussed the loss of physicians' diagnostic skills which have been largely replaced by technology. Of course, the medical community celebrates the miracles that technology has brought us. Innovation has improved our lives and will continue to do. On this issue, there is no debate. But, as with many advances, there is a cost. Here's my take on the downsides of the technologization of the practice of medicine. Could a CAT Scan Do Damage? Readers, Scan Below! Overreliance on technology has cost zillions of dollars. Much of the overdiagnosis and overtreatment in our health care system – which I have decried on this blog – is caused by medical technology. Technology has strained the doctor-patient relationship. It is often easier to order a scan than to have a deeper conversation with patient who needs advice and counsel, particularly when physicians’ schedules are jammed. CAT scan
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