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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">354</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41233</article-id>
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        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>General Medicine</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Ethical Considerations in Telemedicine and Remote Patient Care&#13;
</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alrebh</surname>
            <given-names>Asia Hussain</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Aljadher</surname>
            <given-names>Ahmed Mansour</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alghaith</surname>
            <given-names>Bader Khalid</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Baothman</surname>
            <given-names>Mohammad Salah</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Al-Shaban</surname>
            <given-names>Wafa Radhi</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Tufaif</surname>
            <given-names>Tayseer Ali Al</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>30</day>
        <month>12</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>4</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
      <fpage>905</fpage>
      <lpage>911</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
        </license>
      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Telemedicine has redefined healthcare delivery by offering innovative ways to enhance accessibility and convenience. However, its integration into medical practice introduces significant ethical challenges, particularly concerning patient privacy, equity, and informed consent. Telemedicine platforms rely heavily on digital technologies, making them vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Protecting sensitive patient information requires stringent encryption, secure authentication protocols, and transparency regarding how data is stored, shared, and used. Equity and accessibility are critical considerations in ensuring telemedicine serves all populations effectively. While it has the potential to bridge gaps in healthcare access, especially for rural or underserved areas, disparities in digital literacy and reliable internet connectivity persist. Low-income individuals, older adults, and those in remote locations often face significant barriers to utilizing telehealth services. Addressing these inequities requires investments in digital infrastructure, subsidized technology access, and the development of user-friendly telemedicine platforms tailored to diverse needs. Informed consent in telemedicine adds another layer of complexity. Patients must fully understand the limitations of virtual consultations, the risks of misdiagnosis due to the absence of physical examinations, and the potential vulnerabilities associated with digital communication. Language barriers, cultural differences, and varying levels of digital literacy may hinder comprehension, necessitating efforts to enhance communication, provide culturally sensitive care, and preserve patient autonomy. Providers must also adopt strategies to build trust and engagement in virtual consultations, ensuring ethical practices in remote care. The ethical challenges surrounding telemedicine highlight the need for a balanced approach to its implementation. By addressing privacy concerns, promoting equitable access, and refining informed consent processes, telemedicine can evolve into a more inclusive and ethical healthcare model. Such efforts are critical for ensuring that technological advancements align with the principles of patient-centered care.&#13;
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      </abstract>
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        <kwd>telemedicine</kwd>
        <kwd> ethics</kwd>
        <kwd> patient privacy</kwd>
        <kwd> healthcare equity</kwd>
        <kwd> informed consent</kwd>
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