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Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships Ho, Anita; Quick, Oliver
Abstract
Background: This debate article explores how smart technologies may create a double-edged sword for patient safety and effective therapeutic relationships. Increasing utilization of health monitoring devices by patients will likely become an important aspect of self-care and preventive medicine. It may also help to enhance accurate symptom reports, diagnoses, and prompt referral to specialist care where appropriate. However, the development, marketing, and use of such technology raise significant ethical implications for therapeutic relationships and patient safety. Main text: Drawing on lessons learned from other direct-to-consumer health products such as genetic testing, this article explores how smart technology can also pose regulatory challenges and encourage overutilization of healthcare services. In order for smart technology to promote safer care and effective therapeutic encounters, the technology and its utilization must be safe. Conclusion: This article argues for unified regulatory guidelines and better education for both healthcare providers and patients regarding the benefits and risks of these devices.
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Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships
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BioMed Central
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2018-03-06
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Background:
This debate article explores how smart technologies may create a double-edged sword for patient safety and effective therapeutic relationships. Increasing utilization of health monitoring devices by patients will likely become an important aspect of self-care and preventive medicine. It may also help to enhance accurate symptom reports, diagnoses, and prompt referral to specialist care where appropriate. However, the development, marketing, and use of such technology raise significant ethical implications for therapeutic relationships and patient safety.
Main text:
Drawing on lessons learned from other direct-to-consumer health products such as genetic testing, this article explores how smart technology can also pose regulatory challenges and encourage overutilization of healthcare services. In order for smart technology to promote safer care and effective therapeutic encounters, the technology and its utilization must be safe.
Conclusion:
This article argues for unified regulatory guidelines and better education for both healthcare providers and patients regarding the benefits and risks of these devices.
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eng
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2018-03-07
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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10.14288/1.0364166
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BMC Medical Ethics. 2018 Mar 06;19(1):18
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10.1186/s12910-018-0255-8
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Reviewed
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Faculty
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The Author(s).
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Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)