Tag Archives: Digital health

Can digital health be unfair?

Can digital health be unfair?

Imagine you live in a village in the Pyrenees of Lleida. The only way to contact the nearest doctor, who makes daily rounds in the regional capital, is by phone or through an online consultation . However, the health center’s switchboard is overwhelmed. You have a mobile phone that allows you to make video calls with your […] … learn more→

An ethical look at new digital assistance tools in medicine

An ethical look at new digital assistance tools in medicine

Like chatbots, new digital healthcare tools are changing patient care. Their promoters tout the assistance they provide to doctors, who can focus more on the consultation process. To ensure ethical use, humans must remain the central agent in the practice of digital medicine. Digital health tools have gradually become a part of our daily lives. […] … learn more→