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Telemedicine and Responsibility: Why Anthropomorphism and Consent Issues Muddle the Picture

Janne Lahtiranta, Kai K. Kimppa, Telemedicine and Responsibility: Why Anthropomorphism and Consent Issues Muddle the Picture. In: 5th International WE-B (Working for e-Business) Conference, Edith Cowan University, 2004.

Abstract:

This paper introduces problems arising from the use of devices and systems of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) mediated health care (e.g. telemedicine) and the liabilities and responsibilities arising from that use. These issues are discussed based on the concepts of informed consent, negligence and anthropomorphism. This paper is a review of literature supported by some recommendations by the authors. The paper concludes that the use of suggestions from e-commerce side can and should be followed in the design of telemedicine devices and systems, and the users should be aware of the nature and the use of these devices and systems in various health care situations.

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BibTeX entry:

@INPROCEEDINGS{inpLaKi04a,
  title = {Telemedicine and Responsibility: Why Anthropomorphism and Consent Issues Muddle the Picture},
  booktitle = {5th International WE-B (Working for e-Business) Conference},
  author = {Lahtiranta, Janne and Kimppa, Kai K.},
  publisher = {Edith Cowan University},
  year = {2004},
  keywords = {Telemedicine, Anthropomorphism, Consent, Patient-Physician Relationship, Responsibility},
}

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