Division of Internal Medicine, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
J Med Ethics. 2011 Nov;37(11):655-7. doi: 10.1136/jme.2010.040311. Epub 2011 May 5.
The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the use of telemedicine while the information technology revolution has contributed significantly to its popularity. In addition, there has been a recent increase in the use of telemedicine in the intensive care unit (ICU), partially driven by a critical shortage of intensivists. However, the ethical questions raised by the implementation of tele-ICUs have not been adequately considered. In this essay, we will discuss the development of tele-ICUs from the perspective of autonomy, beneficence/non-malificence, justice and professionalism.
在过去的二十年中，远程医疗的使用急剧增加，而信息技术革命对此起到了重要的推动作用。此外，由于重症监护医师的严重短缺，远程重症监护也在最近得到了更多的应用。然而，远程 ICU 的实施所引发的伦理问题尚未得到充分考虑。在本文中，我们将从自主性、有利/无害、公正和专业精神的角度讨论远程 ICU 的发展。
