Reflection on the Impact of Technology,Capital,and Power on Clinical Decision-making
Technology,capital,and power have exerted both positive and negative influences on the clinical decision-making process.The primacy of technology might overshadow humanistic care.The profit-driven nature of capital might encourage overuse of diagnosis and treatment.The misuse of power can undermine the quality of clinical decisions.A benign interaction between these forces can significantly enhance clinical decision-making.Systems,virtues,and norms can then be leveraged to mitigate the capriciousness of capital,the supremacy of technology,and the abuse of power.Building a moral defense line can enhance cognitive self-discipline among healthcare professionals.Improving institutional heteronomy through clear guidelines and regulations can promote ethical behavior.Ultimately,this holistic approach can foster a human-centered approach to clinical decision-making that balances technological advancements with humanistic values.The three ethical lines are related and interact with each other,and finally achieve the control of capital,technology,and power,and promote the smooth realization of both ethical norms and fully personalized clinical decision-making.