HHS440 Week 3 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

HHS440

Week 3 Discussion

DQ 1 Technology and Public Health

Technology and Public Health. Watch the videos, Could This Laser Zap Malaria? and The Dangers of Science Denial. In 250-300 words, evaluate and discuss your thoughts on the various ways in which advances in technology can impact public health and/or disease. As part of your response, consider the following questions and answer at least two of them:

Could better technology have prevented the disastrous results of Hurricane Katrina?

How might technology aid us in the detection and prevention of large scale spreading of new diseases?

Can technological advances impact global warming? What does this have to do with public health?

What are the pros and cons of embracing technology as it pertains to public health?

If we resist change, will we face greater consequences?

Include a minimum of two academic references in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

DQ2 Technology and Radiology

Technology and Public Health. Discuss the progression from traditional x-rays to the newer computerized technologies in radiology in 250 – 300 words. Select one of the digital imaging techniques described in Chapter 6 (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, Bone Density, etc.) and discuss how and when it is used, and its specific purpose. Are there downsides? If so, what are they? Consider cost, efficiency, speed of results, and accuracy, as well as comfort and other client-centered concerns. Include a minimum of two academic references in APA format. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.