Medical Technology Management
Strategic Technology Planning

Role of Technology:

Medical technology contributes to the prevention of diseases by protecting against or reducing the risk of its occurrence as well as limiting its impact. It helps clinicians screen abnormalities and the risk associated with these. It contributes to the diagnosis of clinical signs for the purpose of identifying the nature or the cause or the extent of the pathological event. It contributes to treatment by restoring, improving, or maintaining physical or mental function impairment.

Role of Technology
  • Contributes to prevention of diseases.
  • Helps clinicians screen abnormalities and associated risk.
  • Contributes to diagnosis of clinical signs.
  • Contributes to treatment.


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