The META Moralist - Morals, Ethics, Technology & Accountability

  Introduction In 1895, Wilhelm Roentgen accidentally discovered X-rays, an event that drastically changed the course of medical history, Roy, (2022). Roy indicated that the surprising glow from a screen coated in barium platinocyanide sparked this crucial breakthrough (2022). This chance discovery sparked significant changes in medical procedures, ushering in a new age of diagnostic imaging and treatment methods. The popularity and usage of X-rays were largely influenced by various elements. These included Roentgen's deep fascination with science, the highly developed technology of that period, and the teamwork among scientists. This remarkable development not only enhanced our comprehension of the human body but also served as a basis for the inception of radiology, Kardamakis et al., (2023). According to Roy, this invention allowed for a less intrusive approach to examine the body's internal organs and identify numerous diseases. This accidental discovery by Roentgen signi...

In an article written by Mcmillan et al., whenever there appears to be a significant conflict with existing scientific evidence, consensus methods are a practical approach to addressing such dilemmas. It allows for a much more comprehensive range of research types to be contemplated than is typically done in statistical reviews. Plus, it grants more flexibility to expand the role of qualitatively assessing evidence (2016). Two of the three best-known consensus methods utilized by think tanks are the Delphi Technique (DT) and the Nominal Group Technique (NGT), a.k.a. the Expert Panel. The description of these two techniques or methods and when to use them is the topic of this discussion.   The Delphi Technique The Delphi Technique is a structured communication method developed as a systematic, interactive forecasting method dependent on separate rounds of surveys delivered to a committee of anonymous experts reporting to stakeholders who are decision-makers to collect insights ...