Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
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Anticipating Ethical, Legal, and Social
Aspects of Emerging Technology
Gaps in Innovation Chain: The
Case of Bod
y Area Networks
Alireza Parandian
CONTENTS
12.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 282
12.2 Understanding and Managing Societal Embedding ............................ 284
12.2.1 Diagnosis of Gaps in Innovation Chain: Case of Body
Area Networks ............................................................................... 284
12.3 Anticipating Issues Surrounding Possible New Health Practice........ 287
12.3.1 Key Factors Influencing Social Embedding of Body
Area Networks ............................................................................... 293
12.3.2 Changing Health-Care Sector and Position of Different
Stakeholders .................................................................................... 294
12.3.2.1 Medical Device Industry ................................................ 296
12.3.2.2 Health-Care Insurances ................................................. 297
12.3.2.3 Health-Care Providers.................................................... 298
12.3.2.4 Government ..................................................................... 298
12.3.3 Anticipating Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects ....................... 299
12.3.3.1 Blurring Boundary between Health-Care and
Wellness Services ............................................................ 299
12.3.3.2 Different Applications and Quality Control of
Services ............................................................................. 300
12.3.3.3 Context of Use of BAN Applications and
Responsibilities................................................................ 301
12.3.3.4 Burden of Responsibilities for User .............................. 302
12.3.3.5 Quality and Safety Aspects ........................................... 304
12.3.3.6 Issue of Responsibility and Availability in
Multiactor e-Health Platforms ...................................... 305
12.3.3.7 Privacy and Security Aspects of Medical Data .......... 306
12.3.3.8 Modes of Reimbursement .............................................. 308
12.4 Conclusion .................................................................................................. 309
References ............................................................................................................. 310
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