Quick ReadHow is technology changing healthcare?
- Technology such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence and 3D-printing is changing how doctors and patients approach healthcare.
- Using this new technology in hospitals, clinics and at home can help you get personalized treatment plans and better overall results.
- There are some risks to consider, though, such as bias and data privacy.
- These risks can be minimized with careful implementation and ongoing evaluation.
With technology advancing so rapidly, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with all the changes. For some, it might even be scary to think about. We’ve seen the horror movies where robots come to life and take over the world, but luckily, that’s the opposite of what’s happening in healthcare, where the goal is to support your overall health (and preserve humanity, not, um, destroy it).
From the stethoscope to the MRI, new technology has been changing medicine for centuries. But some of the developments of the last few years have been especially transformational in how doctors better care for their patients, and how patients themselves can track their own health on their own time. Here are a few of the more recent — and coolest — developments:
New ways to connect with your doctor and your health
Staying on top of your health doesn’t look the same as it used to now that most people have computers, phones and wearable devices.
