Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Information Technology

Abstract

The healthcare industry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the introduction of health information technology (health IT) systems, which incorporate digital platforms to store, analyze, and exchange crucial health information. Given the increasing use of health IT, a comprehensive study of its legal and ethical dimensions has become necessary. Therefore, this study explores the legal and ethical issues surrounding health information technology (health IT) through a literature review. It aims to address research questions regarding a wide range of concerns such as privacy, data protection, informed consent, and equity in healthcare access. Furthermore, the implications of these issues on healthcare professionals, patients, and society as a whole are thoroughly examined and discussed.