Una reflexión ética sobre la telemedicina

  • Echeverría B. C
  • Rojas O. A
  • Serani M. A
  • et al.
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A reflection about the ethical implications of telemedicine Recognizing the role of technology in the development of medicine and the impact of telecommunication advances, we reflect on the meaning and ethics of the use of Telemedicine, both in its general dimension for the use and distribution of knowledge, as well as in the delivery of health actions, scientific research, and data management. Teleconsultation is discussed in greater detail, analyzing its process and application, reviewing its possible advantages and disadvantages, from the point of view of providers and patients. We highlight the need to carry out an appropriate evaluation of each instance, from the point of view of both the patient and the professional who uses it. The importance of maintaining a doctor patient relationship in agreement with the nature and practice of Medicine, respecting people's dignity, is emphasized. We mention the ethical conditions that must be bore in mind for the proper use of telemedicine. We discuss the eventual influence that this practice will have on the concept and practice of medical care, while suggesting the need to legislate on the matter. (Rev Med Chile 2021; 149: 928-933) L os avances de la ciencia en la historia de la Medicina son innumerables, favoreciendo a la salud individual, y también la colectiva. Los conocimientos y tecnologías derivadas de estos avances han permitido optimización en la prevención, diagnósticos y cada vez mejores tra-tamientos. No obstante, ese desarrollo no siempre ha significado resultados deseables. Incluso puede ser discutible la eticidad de su puesta en práctica, como por ejemplo en el caso de la clonación humana. Este trabajo pretende reflexionar sobre la bondad y uso apropiado de la telemedicina en la práctica médica, no solo por el hecho que ella sea factible tecnológicamente, sino considerando que, en toda intervención en la salud de una persona, no sólo está en juego la posibilidad técnica, sino que además ella debe cumplir con criterios éticos aceptables.

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Echeverría B., C., Rojas O., A., Serani M., A., Arriagada U., A., Ruiz-Esquide, G., Salinas R., R., … Borja R., H. (2021). Una reflexión ética sobre la telemedicina. Revista Médica de Chile, 149(6), 928–933. https://doi.org/10.4067/s0034-98872021000600928

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