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Use of Devices in Care Settings Can Distract Physicians, Experts Say
Despite the potential benefits of using mobile phones, computers and
other devices for clinical purposes, experts warn that such tools can
distract physicians and compromise patient safety. In response, some
health care facilities are taking steps to limit distractions in patient
care settings. New York Times.
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Ethics and HIT
Challenges...
http://jamia.bmj.com/site/icons/amiajnl8946.pdf
http://jamia.bmj.com/site/icons/amiajnl8946.pdf
- patient safety should trump all other values; corporate concerns about liability and intellectual property ownership may be valid but should not over-ride all other considerations;
- transparency and a commitment to patient safety should govern vendor contracts;
- institutions are duty-bound to provide ethics education to purchasers and users, and should commit publicly to standards of corporate conduct; and
- vendors, system purchasers, and users should encourage and assist in each others’ efforts to adopt best practices.