According to Sultz & Young , "Communication among providers and between providers and patients problematic as medical technology progresses and time pressures on physicians increase" . After completing this week's reading discuss this topic using the following questions to help guide you:
- How might the increase in medical technology have a negative effect on communication among providers? Provide at least two examples.
- Are there any positive effects of increased technology on communication among providers? Why or why not?
- How does the increase in medical technology impact the provider-patient relationship? Provide at least two examples.