Which Emerging Innovation Directly Calls into Question the Role and Usefulness

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which emerging innovation directly calls into question the role and usefulness of individual medical providers?

• A) IBM Watson
• B) synthetic biology
• C) 3T and higher MRI technology
• D) computer- and robot-assisted surgeries

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