[Status and perspectives of medical technique].
If we issue from the basic aspects of medical activity so it is shown that his sensory, actory and cognitive possibilities are highly developed on the one hand, on the other hand, however, limited by nature. The enlargement of these possibilities is due to the rapidly developing high technologies. In the field of the diagnostics for example new sensors, automatized biomeasuring systems and above all image-producing and image-processing systems characterize the trend. The therapeutic possibilities are enhanced by the comprehensive use of all forms of physical energy and also by automatized therapy systems. Controlled and above all regulated therapeutic techniques are brought into the purview. A further focal point of the international development are systems for the replacement of functions and organs, in which case new biomaterials considerably enlarge the volume of thinkable implantable solutions. The development mentioned causes a wide field of problems. To these problems belong economical ones, for the technology permanently becomes more complicated and thus the financial requirements of the public health institutions. Considerable engineer-technical capacities are necessary for the running and maintenance. The physician is responsible for the secure use of the modern technology according to indication; consequently the problem of the necessary training is internationally under discussion.