Leaving patients to their own devices? Smart technology, safety and therapeutic relationships

Abstract Background This debate article explores how smart technologies may create a double-edged sword for patient safety and effective therapeutic relationships. Increasing utilization of health monitoring devices by patients will likely become an important aspect of self-care and preventive medic...

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Main Authors: Anita Ho, Oliver Quick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-018-0255-8