Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides a detailed and interdisciplinary analysis of the intersections between technological innovation, emerging medical practices, and the legal and ethical aspects in the global health field. Aimed at legal professionals, healthcare providers, academics, and researchers, this work examines how technological evolution is reshaping medical practice and what the regulatory and ethical implications of this transformation are.
Throughout its pages, readers will find a systematic and well-founded approach to critical topics such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, data protection and privacy, clinical research regulation, and alternative medical practices. Each chapter is designed to offer a comprehensive and comparative view, illustrating how different countries and cultures address these challenges.
Key Topics Covered:
- Technology and Innovation in Medicine: An introduction to technological advances and their impact on contemporary medical practice.
- Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, regulations, challenges, and opportunities in the global implementation of these technologies.
- Data Protection and Privacy in Healthcare: An analysis of major international legislation and best practices to ensure patient data security.
- Clinical Research: A discussion on the legal and ethical aspects of clinical research in different jurisdictions, focusing on participant rights.
- Forensic Medicine: Exploration of the applications and challenges of forensic medicine in varied cultural contexts.
- Healthcare Professional Training and Regulation: A comparison of accreditation and licensing processes in different countries, highlighting international mobility.
- Alternative Medical Practices: An analysis of regulation, practitioner and patient rights, and global challenges of these practices.
Highlights:
- Case Studies: Practical and real-world examples that illustrate the concepts and challenges discussed.
- International Comparisons: Detailed analyses of cultural and legal differences across various jurisdictions.
- Future Reflections: Discussions on the challenges and opportunities that technological innovations present for medical practice and global medical law.
Objective: This book aims to provide a solid foundation of knowledge to understand the complexities and challenges at the intersection of medicine, technology, and law. By offering a global and comparative perspective, the work intends to equip readers with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to the advancement and regulation of medical practice in a constantly evolving world.
