Ethical Considerations when Providing Virtual Care

Ethical considerations when providing virtual care The successful integration of virtual care relies on numerous considerations, including ethical factors that could limit the benefits of digital health technology.Virtual care, which encompasses telehealth, remote patient monitoring (RPM), and more, has the potential to curb numerous barriers to healthcare. Virtual care services can increase healthcare access, enhance patient outcomes, and boost patient and provider satisfaction. However, for virtual care to achieve its full potential, healthcare providers must consider the ethical factors governing its use.Though the rise of virtual care was staggering, the rapid increases in adoption and use exposed the potential pitfalls of such technology. Here, mHealthIntelligence will take a deep dive into the critical ethical considerations of virtual care implementation.