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Global Perspectives on Digital Health

Making ethics actionable in digital health

Jan 20, 2025
Jess Morley, a postdoctoral research associate at Yale's Digital Ethics Center, shares her expertise on integrating ethics into digital health. She discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by health tech leaders and the challenges of reconciling good intentions with business pressures. Morley critiques the UK's AI action plan and emphasizes the importance of inclusive data practices. She advocates for embedding ethics in procurement processes and product development, urging stakeholders to prioritize social responsibility amid a growing focus on economic growth.
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  • Ethics in digital health must transition from a theoretical concept to an actionable framework that informs decision-making processes.
  • The dialogue surrounding digital health is increasingly emphasizing economic growth over ethical considerations, risking equitable health outcomes.

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Actionable Ethics in Digital Health

The discussion emphasizes the necessity of translating ethical concepts into actionable practices within digital health. There is a concern that ethics often becomes a perfunctory exercise, where organizations may outwardly claim adherence to ethical principles without taking substantial action. The goal should be to elevate ethical considerations from a secondary priority to a core aspect of decision-making processes, especially in a climate where business pressures frequently override ethical concerns. By framing ethics as an integral part of product design rather than an additional layer, organizations can make more meaningful strides toward creating equitable healthcare solutions.

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