Some say that because medical technology has come a long way and improved, it is beneficial to overall health. Many people wonder if advances in medical technology have really helped us. Studies show that this is not the case. The cost of medical care in general is increasing due to the high cost of introducing new technologies. When we see advancements in this type of technology, most people automatically think it's a good thing, but is it really? To answer this question, it is not. The US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment has stated that “introduced technologies are sometimes dangerous or ineffective or carry unanticipated costs associated with their use; limited resources are likely not being used effectively to provide the best medical care to the greatest number of our citizens. » There are many clinical trials that a new technology must undergo before it can be used, which seems like a good process. However, this means that the cost will increase due to the expenses of the clinical trial and will in turn have to increase the cost of the procedure to be performed to cover the overall cost. Some of these technologies are also difficult to implement. In other studies it could be argued that the benefits outweigh the costs, but this is not the case. The patient only benefits if the technology is safe and effective. An example of this is gastric freezing, it was introduced in 1962. There were 25,000 procedures and the effects of this caused harm to patients, without bringing them any benefit. They eventually abandoned this procedure in 1966. The methods by which they determine whether a new technology can be used are inefficient and poorly developed. Due to technological advancements, the use of MRIs, CT scans, etc. has become increasingly common. . middle of paper ......e technology, it can get stressful. Because of the amount of money being spent on new medical technologies, it will eventually affect people who might be eligible for Social Security and even a pension. It may also begin to diminish the number of available jobs. If there were a computer that could do everything a receptionist or medical assistant normally does, there would be no need for one. It also removes the personal contact a patient has with a doctor or nurse. They focus all their time on machines and computers, which takes away from the care a patient deserves. The US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment asked the question "Is the potential for improving the technical quality of care worth the risk of dehumanization?" The scientist who creates this new medical technology must realize that newer is not always better..