Análisis de retos y dilemas que deberá afrontar la bioética del siglo xxi, en la era de la salud digital

Abstract

The medical history underscores the significance of ethics in each advancement, with bioethics playing a pivotal role in addressing emerging ethical challenges in digital health (DH). This article examines the ethical dilemmas of innovations in DH, focusing on the healthcare system, professionals, and patients. Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises concerns such as confidentiality and algorithmic biases. Mobile applications (Apps) empower but pose challenges of access and digital literacy. Telemedicine (TM) democratizes and reduces healthcare costs but requires addressing the digital divide and interconsultation dilemmas; it necessitates high-quality standards with patient information protection and attention to equity in access. Wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) transform healthcare but face ethical challenges like privacy and equity. 21st-century bioethics must be adaptable as DH tools demand constant review and consensus, necessitating health science faculties’ preparedness for the forthcoming changes.