Progressively, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems enter the daily life of users. The availability of multiple multimedia interfaces favours the development and adjustment of ICT solutions aimed at all aspects of society, including health. To address the challenges of adaptive and continuous ICT advancement in this area, some issues become relevant to the successful implementation of ICT-based healthcare solutions. Considering the ageing of societies facing the proximity of permanent online surveillance, different requirements and expectations of end users should be considered by stakeholders, involving the degree of application innovation, convenience, quality of health information, education and inclusion digital patient acceptance and adherence, as well as data security and privacy. This scenario suggests a reflexive and cautious bioethical attitude towards the technological innovations that permeate eHealth in the contemporary world.
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