Healthcare and Biomedical Technology in the 21st Century: An Introduction for Non-Science Majors by Mohammad F. Kiani, George R. Baran, Solomon Praveen Samuel (Paperback, 2013)
Healthcare and Biotechnology in the 21st Century: Concepts and Case Studies introduces students not pursuing degrees in science or engineering to the remarkable new applications of technology now available to physicians and their patients and discusses how these technologies are evolving to permit new treatments and procedures. The book also elucidates the societal and ethical impacts of advances in medical technology, such as extending life and end of life decisions, the role of genetic testing, confidentiality, costs of health care delivery, scrutiny of scientific claims, and provides background on the engineering approach in healthcare and the scientific method as a guiding principle. This concise, highly relevant text enables faculty to offer a substantive course for students from non-scientific backgrounds that will empower them to make more informed decisions about their healthcare by significantly enhancing their understanding of these technological advancements.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781461485407
eBay Product ID (ePID)
189432510
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering
Author
Mohammad F. Kiani, George R. Baran, Solomon Praveen Samuel
Publication Name
Healthcare and Biomedical Technology in the 21st Century: an Introduction for Non-Science Majors
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Radiology
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
503 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
8793g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Mohammad F. Kiani, George R. Baran, Solomon Praveen Samuel