Ethical E-Health: A Possibility of the Future or a Distant Dream?

Debarati Das, Prasenjit Maji, Goutami Dey and Nilanjan Dey
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Debarati Das: Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, West Bengal, India
Prasenjit Maji: Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, West Bengal, India
Goutami Dey: JIS College of Engineering, West Bengal, India
Nilanjan Dey: Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, West Bengal, India

International Journal of E-Health and Medical Communications (IJEHMC), 2014, vol. 5, issue 3, 17-28

Abstract: E-health is a rising star that marks the collaboration of medical science and information technology, a ray of hope promising a glorious future of health and prosperity, an easy solution to rely on when in need of medical assistance. But the question arises is E-health an absolute spotless option? In this paper we question the integrity with which e-health is being practised, is the code of ethics being diligently followed? And if not then is ethical e-health entirely impossible? It is of utmost importance to encourage the motivational thinkers who have taken the initiative to provide a better and quicker solution to all health problems by integrating health services and information technology. To do so it becomes necessary to remove the barriers in the way of ethical E-health.

Date: 2014
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