The internet doctor and medical ethics. Ethical implications of the introduction of the Internet into medical encounters.

Full Abstract

In this article, consultation via the Internet and the use of the Internet as a source of medical information is examined from an ethical point of view. It is argued that important ethical aspects of the clinical interaction, such as dialogue and trust will be difficult to realise in an Internet-consultation. Further, it is doubtful whether an Internet doctor will accept responsibility. However, medical information via the Internet can be a valuable resource for patients wanting to know more about their disease and, thus, it is a means to enhancing their autonomy.

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Author information

Author/s: Collste, Göran (G);

Affiliation: CentreforApplied Ethics, Linköping University, Sweden. gorco(-atsign-)cte.org.liu.se

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Medicine, health care, and philosophy (Med Health Care Philos), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 5 (issue 2) : pp 121-5

Dates: Created 2002/08/09; Completed 2002/10/16; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12168987, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Ethics, Medical
Health Education - methods; standards; trends
Humans

Internet - standards; trends
Patient Education as Topic - methods; standards; trends
Physician-Patient Relations

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