[Ethical problems of medial technology].
Ethical problems are constantly arising in medical practice, especially in connection with the use of cutting-edge technology for diagnosis and treatment. The high cost of these resources means that they have to be used selectively, and at that point decisions are made about who should and should not get to use them. In recent years there have been increasing charges of improper use of these new technologies, coupled with increasing discussion of the costs and the benefits. Unfortunately, the use of such technology tends to spread indiscriminately and, as a result, to add to the cost of health care. Given this situation, it is essential to examine the relevance of the new diagnostic and treatment methods, the causes of technological abuse, the ethical aspects of the use of medical technology, and even the relationship between technology and society.
Vilardell
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Escuela de Patología Digestiva, Hospital de la Santa Cruz y San Pablo, Barcelona, España.
D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D012307:Risk Factors; D013675:Technology, High-Cost
Problemas éticos de la tecnología médica.