What Was the Take-Home Message of the Therac 25 Case

question 2

Multiple Choice

What was the take-home message of the Therac 25 case?

• A) Software engineers are never responsible for their actions.
• B) Analogue technologies are always safer than digital ones.
• C) Bad software can kill people.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Anatomical Neck

The region of a bone that connects the head of the bone to its body or shaft, often found in long bones like the humerus or femur.

Congenital Acetabular Dysplasia

A developmental disorder of the hip joint where the acetabulum is inadequately developed, leading to instability and potential dislocation of the hip.

Comminuted Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the bone is broken into three or more pieces, often requiring surgical intervention for proper healing.

Blowout Fracture

A fracture of the bones surrounding the eye, often caused by blunt trauma.