2. Ethics of care in technology-mediated healthcare practices: A scoping review

Ethics of care in technology-mediated healthcare practices: A scoping review

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Average read time: 65 minutes.

Short Summary of the Article:

The article titled “Ethics of Care in Technology-Mediated Healthcare Practices: A Scoping Review” investigates how the theoretical framework of the ethics of care has been applied in empirical studies of technology-mediated healthcare. The study shows that the implementation of technology in healthcare challenges traditional care cultures and introduces new ethical dilemmas. Using a scoping review methodology, the authors found that while ethics of care is mentioned in some studies, it is often not integrated into research frameworks. The article highlights the importance of relational ethics and suggests expanding the ethics of care to include the role of technology in contemporary care.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this activity, you should have an understanding of:

1. Understand the Role of Ethics of Care in Healthcare Technologies: Learners will grasp how the ethics of care can be applied in technology-mediated healthcare, addressing ethical dilemmas caused by the integration of new technologies.
2. Explore the Impact of Technology on Healthcare Relationships: Learners will be able to assess how technologies like eHealth, care robots, and ICU technologies affect the relationships between healthcare professionals and patients.
3. Identify Ethical Challenges in Technology-Mediated Healthcare: Learners will understand the new ethical challenges that arise from using technology in care practices, such as depersonalization, power imbalances, and the shift from human-centric care to technologically mediated care.

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