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Security is one of the most important aspects and most sensitive topics in the medical field. HIPPA was created for this sole purpose of security, the security of each patient’s medical record. The patient has to sign a legal form that protects their medical record from being seen by anyone else, other than his/her physician unless indicated by them. With the advancement of technology, especially in the field of radiology, this issue of security is becoming more and more sensitive due to the fact that medical records and images are accessible to many physicians. The advancement of technology in the medical field is being seen as somewhat of a disadvantage due to the decrease in security. However, the main negative impact of technology on this field and the one that pertains the most concern is that MRI equipment is way too expensive to purchase, maintain, and operate.
