An Ethical Perspective for Telemedicine in Prison
Telemedicine is increasingly being considered as a viable solution to advance healthcare organization, widening accessibility and increasing the quality of service delivery. However, implementing telemedicine in prison settings is not unproblematic as it gives rise to a range of ethical issues. In l...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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The prison journal
Year: 2023, Volume: 103, Issue: 4, Pages: 448-469 |
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| Summary: | Telemedicine is increasingly being considered as a viable solution to advance healthcare organization, widening accessibility and increasing the quality of service delivery. However, implementing telemedicine in prison settings is not unproblematic as it gives rise to a range of ethical issues. In light of this, this article seeks to provide an ethical perspective for prison telemedicine, offered as a point of departure for stimulating a better integration of telemedicine in correctional systems. This entails examining this innovation as part of a wider strategy aimed at fully addressing the medical needs of prison populations. |
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| ISSN: | 1552-7522 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00328855231188432 |