Case Study - Ethics and Technology
Recent advances in computing systems have led to many applications that support humans through advanced technologies. One of the most exciting applications is a remote health monitoring system that provides care for patients at home. These applications typically use highly sensitive sensor devices to monitor the patients and transmit their health data securely to the hospital for monitoring by medical professionals. Such a system can help avoid expensive hospital costs and save a fortune for many.
You are a new technology manager at the WinMore Hospital (WMH), Canberra, Australia. WMH plans to roll out medical-support-at-home (MSAH) service in 2023. The plan was brought forward due to the shortage of doctors, which has put great pressure on hospital resources. The managers at WHM are thrilled that they can care for more patients at a reduced resource/cost.
Complete the following tasks: