Shree PM Patel College of Paramedical Science and Technology

Medical Technology encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to diagnose, monitor or treat diseases or medical conditions affecting humans. Such technologies (applications of medical science) are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options and reductions in hospital stays and rehabilitation times. Recent advances in medical technology have also focused on cost reduction. Medical technology may broadly include medical devices, information technology, biotechnology, and healthcare services. Medical Technology extends and improves life. It alleviates pain, injury and handicap. The term medical technology may also refer to the duties performed by clinical laboratory professionals in various settings within the public and private sectors. The work of these professionals encompass clinical applications of chemistry, genetics, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), immunology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis , miscellaneous body fluid analysis and histopathology. These professionals may be referred to as Medical Technologists (MT) and Medical Laboratory Technologists.