Technologies Used in Health Care

Authors

  • Želimir Jakšić

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2390/biecoll-mhcp-3.1

Keywords:

Health technology, Health planning, Public health, DDC: 610 (Medicine and health)

Abstract

The important role of technology is outlined and broader understanding of the term technology supported, i.e. including besides equipment also people’s know-how. The kind, types and ways of application of technologies are discussed in relation to present practice of health care. Finally, the role of AT (adequate technology), TA (technology assessment) and TT (technology transfer) are presented.

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Published

2008-12-31

Issue

Programmes for Training on Research in Public Health for South Eastern Europe. Vol. 5: Management in Health Care Practice: A Handbook for Teachers, Researchers and Health Professionals

Section

Settings Approach in Health promotion