The Creative Destruction of Medicine

Download or read book The Creative Destruction of Medicine written by Eric Topol and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How genomics, big data, and digital technology are revolutionizing every aspect of medicine, from physical exams to drug prescriptions to organ transplants Mobile technology has transformed our lives, and personal genomics is revolutionizing biology. But despite the availability of technologies that can provide wireless, personalized health care at lower cost, the medical community has resisted change. In The Creative Destruction of Medicine, Eric Topol-one of the nation's top physicians-calls for consumer activism to demand innovation and the democratization of medical care. The Creative Destruction of Medicine is the definitive account of the coming disruption of medicine, written by the field's leading voice.