Advanced English Reading and Comprehension

154 practice makes perfect Advanced English Reading and Comprehension

7. “Besides having a complete overview of several patients simultaneously without having
   to be physically present at their bedsides, specialists can confer and communicate with
   each other more quickly in emergency situations.” (as well as)


8. “In hospitals, computer networks are making it easier for medical staf to monitor and
   supervise patient care, and they are shrinking the time and distances over which vital
   information has to travel.” (in addition to)


9. “... minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery results in less postoperative pain and scarring
   and reduces the risk of infection and complications.” (also)


10. “Stem cell research is generally considered vital in principle, and the United States
    government funds research with embryos created before 2001.” (in addition to)

Organizing information

Scan the reading text for uses and advantages of medical technologies, then enter the

information in the following chart.

Medical technology Uses and advantages

Computer technology

a. Record keeping

b. Medical imaging

c. Telemedical networks in hospitals