The Ethics of Distance: Autonomy, Literacy, and Data in Italy’s Remote Patient Monitoring Market
The integration of technology within the Italy Remote Patient Monitoring Market introduces complex ethical and social questions concerning patient autonomy and digital literacy. Remote monitoring systems, while clinically beneficial for managing chronic conditions and reducing hospitalizations, fundamentally alter the traditional patient-physician relationship. The ethical challenge lies in ensuring that consent for monitoring is truly informed, especially among older populations who may not fully grasp the continuous, data-intensive nature of the surveillance or the risks associated with data security. The non-market concern is that the convenience of technology may inadvertently lead to a reduction in crucial in-person human connection, risking the "dehumanization" of care.
From a social equity perspective, the digital divide poses a significant non-market challenge to the widespread success of the Italy Remote Patient Monitoring Market. A high percentage of the elderly population may lack the…