This paper analyzes the ethical aspects related to telemedicine. A literature search on the topic was conducted, based on a systematic review of the specific ethical aspects of telemedicine using thirteen articles selected from the Web of Science and PubMed databases.
The findings were grouped into the following categories: access; principles; quality of care; privacy, confidentiality, cybersecurity; commercialization, conflict of interest; trust and doctor-patient relationship; education, training and licensing; professional malpractice, telenegligence; virtual prescription of medications; shared decisions, patient empowerment; informed consent; governance and policies.
The ethical aspects of telemedicine are important not only for adequate health care, but also for the construction of adequate public policies.
Rosero-Villarreal, F. ., & Sánchez del Hierro, G. . (2024). Ethical aspects in telemedicine. Literature review. Acta Bioethica, 30(2), 253–261. Retrieved from https://actabioethica.uchile.cl/index.php/AB/article/view/76139
