Ethical considerations for the practice of telemedicine in Peru: challenges in the time of COVID-19

Quispe-Juli C.U. · Revista Cubana de Informacion en Ciencias de la Salud (2021)

Resumen

Telemedicine has significant potential for the benefit of patients, but it also poses ethical challenges which could weaken the doctor-patient relationship. The ethical practice of telemedicine prevents risks related to the quality, safety and continuity of medical care. The purpose of the study was to describe the way in which the fundamental ethical responsibilities in the field of telemedicine are complied with in the Peruvian context, particularly during the current COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis is conducted of the challenges faced by evidence-based telemedicine practice, the need for training in telemedicine, and the management of conflicts of interest.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia