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Digital Health Care outside of Traditional Clinical Settings: Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
Digital Health Care outside of Traditional Clinical Settings: Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
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The delivery of healthcare is moving away from clinics and hospitals towards the home, with patients interacting with digital products at every stage of their care. This volume explores the ethical, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement impacts of this shift.
Format: Hardback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
The delivery of healthcare is undergoing a significant transition, moving away from traditional clinic-based settings and towards home-based care. This shift has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted the importance of remote healthcare and digital technologies in providing medical assistance. In the future, patients can expect to interact with digital products at every stage of their care. Wearable sensors, for instance, will enable individuals to monitor their temperature, blood pressure, and other vital signs remotely, providing valuable data for healthcare providers. Self-directed testing, facilitated by digital platforms, will allow patients to conduct medical examinations without the need for in-person visits. Additionally, smart pills will enable patients to record their adherence to prescribed treatments, ensuring that they receive the necessary care and medications.
This shift towards at-home digital health care has significant ethical, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement implications. It raises questions about the privacy and security of patient data, the role of healthcare professionals in remote care, and the fair distribution of resources. It also requires healthcare providers to adapt their practices and policies to meet the needs of patients in a home-based setting.
This volume aims to explore the explosion of at-home digital health care and its impact on healthcare delivery. It provides insights into the ethical, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement challenges associated with this shift and offers recommendations for addressing these issues. The book also highlights the potential benefits of at-home digital health care, such as increased patient convenience, improved access to care, and better management of chronic conditions.
In conclusion, the delivery of healthcare is undergoing a transformative shift towards home-based care, facilitated by digital technologies. While this shift presents new opportunities for innovation and improved patient outcomes, it also requires careful consideration of ethical, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement issues. By addressing these challenges, we can ensure that at-home digital health care becomes a sustainable and effective part of the healthcare landscape.
ISBN-13: 9781009373241
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