Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Oct 10, 2022
Open Peer Review Period: Oct 10, 2022 - Oct 11, 2022
Date Accepted: Oct 11, 2022
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Practical Considerations and Recommendations for “A Revised Hippocratic Oath for the Era of Digital Health”
ABSTRACT
The Hippocratic Oath (the “Oath”) is a longstanding body of ethical tenets that have undergone several amendments to accommodate changes and/or evolutions in the practice of medicine. In their recent perspective entitled “A Revised Hippocratic Oath for the Era of Digital Health,” Meskó and Spiegel offer proposed amendments to the Oath to address both challenges and needs that follow digital health implementation into clinical practice. In this commentary, we offer additional thoughts and considerations to Meskó and Spiegel’s proposed amendments to accomplish two goals:1) reflect on the shared goals and values of all digital health stakeholders, and 2) drive home the focus on affirming patient choice, autonomy, and respect.
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