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Computer Technology Contributions

Resources

• Discussion and Participation Scoring Guide.
• International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management (IJHTM).
• Advances In Medical Technology: What Does The Future Hold?

In this discussion, describe the contributions computer technology has made to various medical issues such as prosthetics, paralysis, hearing for the deaf, and so on.

• Select a specific topic—either from the list above, or from another area—and provide information on the benefits of computer technology within this area.
• Also identify possible consequences.

Once you are done, refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to make sure you have met the requirements of this discussion.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two posts. Consider what your peers said about both the benefits and consequences of computer technology in the area they selected. What questions or comments do you have about their post?