Increasing physician acceptance of technology assessment through a focused training program

Area of Science:

• Medical Technology
• Health Policy
• Bioethics

Background:

• Physicians require a deeper understanding of technology assessment principles.
• Medical instrumentation is a key area for applying technology assessment.
• Current educational frameworks may not adequately cover these core concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a one-semester course framework for physicians on technology assessment.
• To utilize medical instrumentation as a case study for technology assessment discussions.
• To enhance physicians' analytical skills regarding healthcare technology.

Main Methods:

• Development of a technology assessment course framework.
• Creation of an assessment matrix as an organizational tool.
• Focus on medical instrumentation to illustrate assessment techniques and applications.

Main Results:

• Physicians will identify medical instrumentation types and applications.
• Physicians will learn various technology assessment techniques.
• Physicians will be able to analyze economic, ethical, and legal aspects of instrumentation.

Conclusions:

• The course framework provides a structured approach to understanding technology assessment for physicians.
• Medical instrumentation serves as an effective vehicle for teaching technology assessment principles.
• Graduates will be better equipped to navigate the complexities of healthcare technology.