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Does technology really help reduce the cost of medical care? Is it an environmentally friendly option? Does it really simplify the process for doctors and patients alike? Under ideal conditions, technology is a lifesaver as far as comfort, convenience and costs are concerned. It is possible to for a doctor to perform diagnosis and prescribe medicines by checking the patient’s history with just a click of the mouse.
As technology improves, a three-dimensional image of the deceased organ may be created so that the exact problem can be explained to people even if they do not have any knowledge of medical science. All this information can be stored and retrieved for future research and improvements in treatment. Doctors are already using virtual surgeries to enhance their skills without putting any animal or human being at risk.
A sad truth of life is that ideal conditions never last. Technological solutions and innovations do not function properly when ideal conditions do not exist. The storm that knocks out electrical power in the state will leave doctors and patients without access to medical records. Lack of bandwidth may result in garbled communication which only complicates matters during diagnosis.
People are already making use of the internet as an alternative source of information and advice at zero cost. Many persons have suffered severe consequences because they rely on hearsay opinion of anonymous people on the internet instead of relying on expert advice of doctors. Technology can be relied upon only when it works well under the most demanding conditions.