Question

You noticed that the family doctor and the specialists that you see consult their PC and handheld computers for practically every diagnosis they make and for every prescription they give you. Does this make you trust these physicians less than physicians who do not consult their computers?

Answer 1

Technology became a part of our lifestyle. Technologies are assisting our life to make them more easier. Similarly, we see that doctors these days consult their PC or make use of handheld devices to figure out our health issues. However, this does not make doctors who don't use technology less professional.

It is well understood that technology has a great impact on our life. We tend to trust our electronic devices than our intuitions. However, doctors can work better even without electronic devices. These devices are just an easier way to diagnose. Before the era of graphics and computers, doctors used their knowledge and diagnostic analysis to treat us. Moreover for using technology or to analyse the output that machine gives, require deep knowledge and expertise in that field.

Hence, in my opinion physicians who do not consult their computers are as trustworthy as physicians who refer to their computers.