Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Medical Informatics

ISBN-13: 9781599047805 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 322 str.

Penny Duquenoy; Carlisle George; Kai Kimppa

Opis

The utilization of information and communication technologies in almost all spheres of modern society has changed the social picture in significant ways while simultaneously leading to tensions with regard to traditional ethical and legal practicesparticularly given the global context of its application. Where these technologies impact on the practice and implementation of healthcare, it is vital to recognize the extent and nature of the ethical and social impact both at the level of professional practice and the patient.