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Ethical, Legal, and Social Challenges in the Development and Implementation of Disaster Telemedicine
By Sergio Jones
Disaster telemedicine has transformed how medical teams respond to crises—from hurricanes and wildfires to pandemics and conflict zones. When physical access to healthcare becomes impossible, digital medicine becomes a lifeline. Yet, its implementation brings serious ethical, legal, and social questions.
The ethical challenge lies in balancing patient care quality with technological limitations. In emergency situations,…