Is it time for healthcare to have a digital code of ethics?

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

Entering the digital age has changed a lot of fundamental things in healthcare. Records are computerized, telehealth is booming and your phone can even detect an array of diseases. As the healthcare industry evolves into a more technologically savvy place, a code of ethics may be needed for the digital space.

An article by Eric Swirsky of CIO, discusses why we need a new code of ethics, including the topics such as patients are more than data points, patients are more than consumers of treatment and healthcare providers are more than businesses.

Click the link below to read the full story:

4 reasons why healthcare needs a digital code of ethics

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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