Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria.
University of Portharcourt, Choba, Nigeria.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Sep 27;103(39):e39887. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000039887.
Cybersecurity incidents in healthcare present significant legal implications for clinicians, necessitating careful consideration of technological advancements and regulatory frameworks. This literature examines the healthcare cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing clinicians' challenges, and legal responsibilities. It explores the impact of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, highlighting the potential benefits and risks, including biases and ethical dilemmas. The review addresses international regulatory differences, offering a comparative analysis of how various countries handle cybersecurity incidents. This analysis provides insights into best practices and identifies areas for improvement. Practical recommendations are provided, tailored to different healthcare settings, including large hospitals and small clinics, to enhance cybersecurity preparedness. Case studies illustrate real-world scenarios, offering practical guidance for clinicians in managing cybersecurity challenges. The review also identifies critical gaps in the literature, particularly concerning artificial intelligence ethics and international regulatory frameworks, suggesting specific areas for future research. These findings underscore the need for robust cybersecurity policies, comprehensive training for healthcare professionals, and a nuanced understanding of the legal landscape. This review informs policymakers, clinicians, and researchers about the evolving nature of cybersecurity challenges in healthcare, addressing key concerns raised by reviewers and contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the field.
医疗保健中的网络安全事件对临床医生来说具有重大的法律影响，因此需要仔细考虑技术进步和监管框架。本文研究了医疗保健网络安全领域，强调了临床医生面临的挑战和法律责任。它探讨了人工智能和量子计算等先进技术的影响，突出了潜在的好处和风险，包括偏见和道德困境。本文还探讨了国际监管差异，对不同国家如何处理网络安全事件进行了比较分析。这种分析提供了最佳实践的见解，并确定了需要改进的领域。针对不同的医疗保健环境，包括大型医院和小型诊所，提供了具体的实用建议，以增强网络安全准备。案例研究说明了现实世界的场景，为临床医生管理网络安全挑战提供了实用指导。本文还确定了文献中的关键差距，特别是在人工智能伦理和国际监管框架方面，这表明需要进行未来的具体研究。这些发现强调了在医疗保健中制定强有力的网络安全政策、为医疗保健专业人员提供全面培训以及对法律环境有细致了解的必要性。本文为政策制定者、临床医生和研究人员提供了有关医疗保健中网络安全挑战不断演变的信息，回应了评论者提出的关键问题，并为全面了解该领域做出了贡献。
