Hoping to curb medical errors, hospitals have invested heavily in putting computers, smart phones and other equipment in the hands of medical staff, so that they can immediately access patient data, drug information and case studies.

But like many treatments, this solution has brought unexpected side effects: doctors and nurses can focus on the screen instead of the patient, even in critical care. According to a poll, half of medical technicians admit to texting during the operation.

This phenomenon has triggered a heated discussion about "distracted medical practice" in hospitals and medical schools. In response, some hospitals have begun to restrict the use of electronic equipment in critical environments, and schools have also begun to remind medical students to pay attention to patients rather than equipment.

Dr. Peter Papadat Coase of the University of Rochester Medical Center said: "You can bring equipment to do medical records in the hospital, but you can surf the Internet or do Facebook. Sometimes Facebook is more attractive." "My intuition (instinctive feeling) is that life is in danger," said Dr. Papadat Coase. "We didn't educate people to realize this problem, and this problem is getting more and more serious."

A survey of 439 medical technicians found that 55% of the technicians who monitored the bypass machine admitted that they had talked by mobile phone during heart surgery. Half said they texted during the operation. The study concluded that "such distraction could be catastrophic."

Medical professionals are always faced with the interference of mobile phones. For many medical work, multitasking is a reality in life. Doctors, especially young doctors, say that what has changed is that they face more and more pressure when interacting with equipment.

This pressure stems from a creed of modern medicine, that is, patient care must be "data-driven" and provided with the latest and immediately available information. Many people believe that this technology helps to reduce medical errors by providing instant access to patient data or prescription details.

Dr. Peter Carmel, president of the American Medical Association, said that technology "offers great potential in medical care."

But he added that the doctor's first task should be to be with the patient.

56. Why do hospitals equip employees with computers, smart phones and other equipment?

A. reduce medical errors.

B. to deal with emergencies.

C. to facilitate management.

D. simplify medical procedures.

57. What does the author mean by "distraction therapy"?

A. the harm caused by modern equipment to doctors, nurses and patients.

B. the trend of medical institutions to encourage the use of modern equipment.

C. it prevents doctors from paying attention to patients' equipment problems.

D. the phenomenon that medical staff handle personal affairs while working.

58. What is Dr. Peter Papadat Coase worried about?

A. Medical students have not received enough training in using modern technology.

B. the interaction between doctors and their equipment may endanger the lives of patients.

C. doctors rely too much on modern electronic technology.

D. the pressure of the medical industry may become unbearable.

59. Why do doctors feel more and more pressure to use modern equipment?

A. patients trust doctors who use modern technology.

B. The use of modern equipment has increased the hospital's income.

C. Data is given too much importance in patient care.

D. patient data must be revised from time to time.

60. What is Peter Carmel's advice to the doctor?

A. they pay close attention to the progress of medicine.

B.they focused on the patient's condition.

C. they abide by the rules and regulations of the hospital.

D. They make full use of modern equipment.

Answer: ACBCB