Analysis of the challenges and dilemmas that bioethics of the 21st century will face in the digital health era

This article examines the ethical dilemmas of innovations in DH, focusing on the healthcare system, professionals, and patients. Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises concerns such as confidentiality and algorithmic biases. Mobile applications (Apps) empower but pose challenges of access and digital literacy. Telemedicine (TM) democratizes and reduces healthcare costs but requires addressing the digital divide and interconsultation dilemmas; it necessitates high-quality standards with patient information protection and attention to equity in access. Wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) transform healthcare but face ethical challenges like privacy and equity. 21st-century bioethics must be adaptable as DH tools demand constant review and consensus, necessitating health science faculties' preparedness for the forthcoming changes.PMID:38452658 | DOI:10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102901
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