Has the Machine Become the Physician?

摘要: It is said that the scientist person who first builds Brooklyn Bridge and then buys it. Does this observation also describe contemporary physicians? We, too, have built an impressive medical technology only to find as we embrace technology, lose irreplaceable part of our profession. The negative side technology—the erosion physician-patient relationship—must be considered. Medical conveys a message patients leads erosion. There are indications public increasingly alienated from physicians. A recent poll commissioned by American Association revealed 62% persons in country losing faith 1 Respondents indicated physicians too interested money not enough their patients: 60% those polled physicians' fees excessive agreed did spend time with patients. Almost half