Abstract
The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine while the information technology revolution has contributed significantly to its popularity. In addition, there has been a recent increase in the use of telemedicine in the intensive care unit (ICU), partially driven by a critical shortage of intensivists. However, the ethical questions raised by the implementation of tele-ICUs have not been adequately considered. In this essay, we will discuss the development of tele-ICUs from the perspective of autonomy, beneficence/non-malificence, justice and professionalism.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 655-657 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Ethics |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 9 May 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Issues, ethics and legal aspects
- Health(social science)
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy