Legal and ethical considerations in medical records management within emergency cardiology
Roles of nursing, pharmacy, and compliance with healthcare regulations
Keywords:
telehealth, coronary heart disease (CHD), nursing interventions, patient care, risk factors, rehabilitation techniquesAbstract
Background _ Telemedicine is a promising healthcare solution, particularly in underserved areas. It is cost-effective and accessible in both developed and developing countries. However, it faces challenges such as misdiagnosis, inconsistent legal regulations, and potential liability. The cost of telemedicine services is similar to in-person encounters, and pay equality is not guaranteed. Ethical and legal obstacles must be considered when implementing telemedicine programs, such as obtaining informed consent and understanding privacy risks. Aim of Work – Our aim was to emphasize the present state and identify the remaining requirements for implementing ethical and legal norms in telemedicine. Discrepancies have arisen among existing laws, lawmakers, service providers, various medical services, and, most significantly, the patient's connection with their data and the use of that data. Methods – The study conducted a comprehensive search of English literature published between 2010 and 2018 on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search utilized specific keywords such as "Telemedicine," "Ethics," "Malpractice," "Telemedicine and Ethics," "Telemedicine and Informed consent," and "Telemedicine and Malpractice." Various types of articles, including research articles, review articles, and qualitative studies, were examined and analyzed. The abstracts were assessed based on the selection criteria, using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale criteria.
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