Tag: Healthcare Technology
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Rethinking AI in Healthcare: Ethical and Practical Considerations
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into hospital care has sparked a contentious debate among healthcare professionals. Concerns primarily center around the potential recklessness of deploying underdeveloped AI technologies, which may prioritize financial outcomes over patient welfare. This fear is not unfounded, as the shift from patient-centered care to profit-driven models may lead to…
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The Blurry Line Between Digital Convenience and Security in Psychotherapy
The conviction of Julius Kivimäki for mass-extorting psychotherapy patients has once again thrown a stark light on the dangers posed by digitizing sensitive health records. Kivimäki, who threatened to release sensitive therapy data unless paid, was sentenced to six years. His case is more than just a criminal justice verdict; it unveils a series of…