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Ethical dilemma: The medical physicians stick to their knowledge or listen…
Ethical dilemma: The medical physicians stick to their knowledge or listen to the computer.
The company said the machine was definitely right. However, the medical physicians should be responsible for the patients. They need to check the computer's calculation.
stick to knowledge
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Cons
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If everything is calculated correctly the computer/software should perform any task within its scope that you ask it to.
Human error is absolute, while a computer sticks to what it is exactly programmed to do.
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Software/Computers can pull information, statistics, store numbers, and do calculations at a rate humans simply cannot. To a certain extent we need to trust these things.
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Pros
Just because the computer is telling you something is or isn't true does not mean you should automatically assume its correct. Trusting your own instinct and knowledge is a good thing, always double check your facts before proceeding.
The computers only do what they are told and most of the time cannot adapt to unforeseen situations. Humans can react and save someone while a machine might error out.
The physician is ultimately responsible for the patient and should not solely rely on technology and software. Haveing a good understanding of the technology and the way it works and why your using it will help the physician save lives.
The physicians went through medical school for a reason, they should be able to trust their own judgement and knowledge.
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Future changes
Extensive training on the how the technology that the physicians are using works and potential issues that may come up.
Do more testing before releasing software that deals with people's lives. Set a standard within the medical field and technology.
Make the decision for physicians in the future to require the calculations of the machine and its software be double checked.
Relvent facts
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The program was developed by one person, working alone.
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One of the hospital's medical staff once questioned Therac- 25. But AECL assured him the machine was helpful.
AECL had never tested the Therac-25 with the combination of software and hardware when Therac-25 was given to the hospital.
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