Medical practice refers to the work that doctors and other healthcare professionals do to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injury in patients. It encompasses a range of activities, from conducting physical examinations and prescribing medications to performing surgeries and providing long-term care.
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Technoethical Considerations for Advancing Health Literacy and Medical Practice: A Posthumanist Framework in the Age of Healthcare 5.0
Manuel B. Garcia (FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines), Precious S. Garcia (Jose Rizal University, Philippines),
Renato R. Maaliw (Southern Luzon State University, Philippines),
Pitz Gerald Gonzales Lagrazon (Southern Luzon State University, Philippines),
Yunifa Miftachul Arif (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia),
Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong (Heritage Christian University College, Ghana),
Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef (Fayoum University, Egypt), and
Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam (Taylor's University, Malaysia)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1214-8.ch001
Abstract
The integration of cutting-edge technologies into health literacy and medical practice presents unprecedented opportunities and ethical challenges. This chapter delves into the technoethical considerations crucial for navigating this new landscape, guided by a posthumanist framework. Embracing this framework encourages us to reevaluate traditional boundaries, inviting a more inclusive understanding of humanity's relationship with technology. The chapter also explores the intricate relationship between technology and ethics, advocating for a technoethical framework that ensures technological advancements in healthcare are employed ethically, responsibly, and with a deep understanding of their societal impact. By doing so, this chapter serves as a guiding beacon for healthcare professionals, technologists, ethicists, and policymakers, urging a future where technology and human values coalesce to foster a healthcare ecosystem that is not only advanced but also compassionate, equitable, and ethically grounded.