Moral Challenges of Modern Science

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date Moral Challenges of Modern Science First Category: Benefits and Dangers of Technology in Healthcare A. Beneficial use of Technology in Healthcare The use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in hospitals has produced desirable outcomes. According to Exscribe, EHR system provides a timely access to electronic records among hospitals. Exscribe also reports that three times the number of surveyed physicians reported that EHR systems helped them avoid medication errors. Additionally, 70% of the lab technicians relied on alerts from medication errors. The EHR system enables medical professionals to access and analyze records about patients without necessarily having to communicate directly with patients. EHR reduces paperwork, duplication of information, and reduction of cost of healthcare. Hospitals can exchange information within a short time, leading to informed decision-making about the status of the patient. Mobile health (M-health) technology has simplified storage and access to information by both patients and physicians. The interaction between patients and physicians over m-health platforms has reduced the need for visiting hospitals. Doctors can communicate and monitor the progress of their patients using mobile phones. Apart from the storage of information, technological equipment such as X-rays and CT scans have helped in early diagnosis of chronic diseases. Early diagnosis helps the doctor and the patient to prepare to manage the disease. X-rays and CT scans provide accurate results that physicians use to decide the kind ...