Healthcare and Biomedical Technology in the 21st Century - An Introduction for Non-Science Majors (Paperback, 2014 ed.)

Healthcare and Biotechnology in the 21st Century: Concepts and Case Studies 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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	2014
Authors:	George R. Baran • Mohammad F. Kiani • Solomon Praveen Samuel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	503
Edition:	2014 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4614-8540-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Medical equipment & techniques > Medical laboratory testing & techniques Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Medical imaging > Radiology Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
LSN:	1-4614-8540-1
Barcode:	9781461485407

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