Ethics and Information Technology

As the telemedicine projects develop " among the countries, the ethical and legal problems of telemedicine and telecare come into more attention. Here, in this article, we address the ethical and legal I issues associated with telemedicine. These issues include duty and standards of care, confidentiality and security, rights of access, malpractice, physician licensure and reimbursement, intellectual property rights, and the ethical and legal aspects of healthcare advice and provision on the Internet.

Keywords:

Telemedicine , Medical Ethics , E-Health , Telecare