Professional Communication between Patients and Doctors When Using Augmented Reality Technology

The publication investigates the application of innovative technologies, including augmented reality, in medical sphere. The issues of human rights regulation protection in this field are relevant. The article draws attention to technologies application in research, in the training of medical profes...

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Published in2024 Communication Strategies in Digital Society Seminar (ComSDS) pp. 13 - 15
Main Authors Begishev, Ildar, Shutova, Albina, Gallese, Chiara, Dolgopolov, Kirill, Perepadya, Olga, Ryabova, Liliya
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 10.04.2024
Subjects
Augmented reality
Data protection
digital society
digital technologies
Ethics
Law
Medical services
medicine
professional communication
Regulation
rehabilitation
Surgery
surgical procedures
virtual reality
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Summary:The publication investigates the application of innovative technologies, including augmented reality, in medical sphere. The issues of human rights regulation protection in this field are relevant. The article draws attention to technologies application in research, in the training of medical professionals, and in everyday medical procedures such as therapy, rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and surgery. The authors establish the peculiarity of using augmented reality in medicine during professional communication between doctors and patients stating that it must meet certain standards. The safety problems and ethical aspects are crucial in the use of augmented reality technologies. Issues of doctor-patient relations, privacy and data protection are raised, as well as those of fairness and equal access, liability and safety concerns. The authors suggest strategies to mitigate potential adverse effects and propose regulation to define standards for the use of augmented reality while respecting human dignity and fundamental rights. Objective. To investigate the consequences of the augmented reality technology use in professional communication between doctors and patients; to determine how to prevent negative consequences and ensure equal access to quality healthcare. Methods. The methods used in the research include general scientific (such as analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction) and specific scientific cognition methods.
ISSN:2768-4873
DOI:10.1109/ComSDS61892.2024.10502090