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BME 102 BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. Objective Question
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According to the document, which of the following is a key concern regarding over-reliance on technology in medicine?
Options
A It can increase the cost of medical devices.
B It may reduce core clinical skills and diminish patient-provider empathy.
Correct Answer
C It exclusively leads to faster diagnosis and better treatment planning.
D It primarily causes delays in treatment due to complex systems.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states under 'Challenges and Negative Impacts' that over-reliance on technology 'can reduce core clinical skills, reduce clinical thinking and introduce risks from device malfunctions or data breaches... Excessive dependence on automated tools can lead to diagnostic errors and diminished patient-provider empathy.'

Hint

Think about the human element in healthcare when technology becomes too dominant.

Question Info

Course: BME 102
Topic: BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE.
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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