Technology changes the way doctors work
Advancements in technologies change the role of doctors. Bedside diagnostics and point-of-care testing develops to address complex co-morbidities in a far shorter time scale. This allows decision-makers to quickly assign patients to the appropriate patient pathway for the treatment or treatments they require.
Proposed workforce impact
- Advanced technologies means that there is a need for advanced education and training to interpret and use the results.
- Advanced diagnostic equipment can also be used by advanced practitioners, allowing doctors more time for training and decision-making.
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Additional research questions
- Does the threshold for funding of expensive technologies or drugs need to be reduced to meet increased patient expectations?
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