MODERN MEDICAL DEVICES AND HOSPITAL DECISION-MAKING: A REVIEW OF ETHICAL AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS DURING THE MANUFACTURE AND THE USE OF ADVANCED MEDICAL DEVICES

Author: Shudipta Choudhury ¹ ; Shudipta Choudhury ²
Author Information

1. Vigilenz Medical Devices Sdn. Bhd., 308b Jalan Perindustrian Bukit Minyak 18, Penang Science Park, 11900 Penang, Malaysia
2. Research Fellow, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Innovative medical devices; social and bioethical standards; healthcare costs; safety threats
From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre 2019;22(1):1-7
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: The adoption of technologically advanced medical devices assisted healthcare providers to examine and treat diseases. However, technological advancements could increase the threats to safety, security, and reliability of the devices from complications associated with manufacturing, functionality, and the clinical application of the devices.
Full text:10.2013my0156.pdf