5 Myths About the Current State of Healthcare Technology
As the healthcare industry continues to expand and adapt to new technology use, many remain skeptical about the benefits while critical of the hindrances. While these concerns are valid, it is important to understand the true implications of expanding healthcare technology, and not allow myths to deter this growth. Here are some common healthcare technology myths, and the facts behind them: Myth #1: Technology Takes Jobs Many technology critics believe that up g raded machinery and artificial intelligence will lead to diminishing job availability. Although this may be true in some industries, healthcare work requires a level of empathy and human emotion that robots and computers fail to provide. Because of this, humans will likely remain the primary caregivers for many years to come. “Patient care is not all science. It is art and empathy and emotions as well. Treating patients should not be left to machines since they have no emotions, make decisions based on their own logic, ar...