The human touch or high tech miracles: what is our choice?
Age-related demographic change has a profound impact on health services. The ability to prolong the lives of those with chronic diseases will lead to new demands on hospitals, physicians, and providers. This article addresses the role of technology and provides an optimistic assessment of the future of the health profession.
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends*; D003710:Demography; D005544:Forecasting; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D014481:United States