Disadvantages of technology
According to Opposing Viewpoints in Context, medical expenses for the last year of life have risen 20% ("Medical Technology.").
Advanced technology means more prescription drugs, more technology errors, and more available medical advice online.
Advanced technology means more prescription drugs, more technology errors, and more available medical advice online.
In 2015, over half of people say they take at least one prescription drug. Out of the people who take at least one prescription drug, 23% take two, 16% take three, and 37% take four or more prescribed drugs (Personal Experience with Prescription Drugs.).
Medical Error "Between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year as a result of medical errors in hospitals" ("The impact of medical technology on healthcare today.").
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Perscription Drugs More technology also includes medicines. In 1994, about 38% of Americans were taking at least one prescribed drug. In 2006, the number increased to 47% of Americans who took at least one prescribed drug (Banova). The more drugs available allows more people to take prescribed drugs that may or may not be necessary for their health.
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WebsitesTechnology has also led to an increase of websites giving medical advice. Today, anyone can go online and try to self diagnose themselves. This can lead to misdiagnosis and serious damage to someone's health and well being (Banova).
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