Technology, Health, and the Patient Consumer in the Twentieth Century. By R.Elder and T.Schlich (eds.), Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2025. 264 pp. £90.00 (hardback), £79.00 (ebook). ISBN: 978‐1‐5261‐7113‐9

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the relationship between technology and patient consumerism in the context of healthcare in the twentieth century.
• Compilation of various contributions from experts in the field
• Analysis of historical contexts and technological advancements
• Discussion on the interaction between technology and healthcare consumers
• Insights into how technology transformed patient engagement
• Evidence of shifting consumer expectations in healthcare
• Discussion on the implications of technology for future patient experiences