Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre 2019;22(1):1-7

doi:10.2013my0156

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

Shudipta Choudhury 1 ; Shudipta Choudhury 2

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Keywords

Innovative medical devices; social and bioethical standards; healthcare costs; safety threats

Country

Malaysia

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.