The user's view of commercially available medical technologyThe potential user of new medical equipment for imaging the cardiovascular system is often faced with the problem of deciding whether or not to accept a new piece of equipment or a new technological concept into the practice of cardiology. Considerations for acquiring new medical technology are discussed in some detail. Acquisition of new technology should depend on whether the equipment provides more and relevant clinical data, is for research or for limited use, is properly engineered for patient use, presents information in easily storable and retrievable form, is tested and validated clinically, is fabricated by a reliable manufacturer, is cost effective, and may be readily replaced by a new technology.
Document ID
19770034522
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Harrison, D. C. (Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Cardiovascular imaging and image processing: Theory and practice - 1975