Digital ethics in health

By Omar Mar Cornelio, Isvieta González Fortuna, Mario González Arencibia

The book that explores the intersection between ethics, medical technology and privacy protection in the field of health. With the constant advancement of digital technologies and their increasing incorporation into medical practice, the need arises to comprehensively address the ethical and legal challenges that this poses. This work delves into the current landscape, analyzing the ethical implications of medical informatics, from the collection and management of patient data to the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms in medical diagnosis and treatment. Through various essays and case studies, ethical perspectives and critical reflections are provided on how digital technology in health can positively contribute to medicine, but also generates significant ethical challenges. The book examines the central concepts of bioethics and how they are applied in the field of medical informatics, analyzing issues such as the privacy and confidentiality of medical data, informed consent in the digital context.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6207417534
• ISBN13: 9786207417537
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"