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Title:
Legal Challenges and Considerations in Implementing Telemedicine Services

Authors:
Aarushi Puri

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Aarushi Puri

MLA 8
Puri, Aarushi. "Legal Challenges and Considerations in Implementing Telemedicine Services." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 9, Sept. 2024, pp. 3353-3459, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.017. Accessed Sept. 2024.
APA 6
Puri, A. (2024, September). Legal Challenges and Considerations in Implementing Telemedicine Services. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(9), 3353-3459. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.017
Chicago
Puri, Aarushi. "Legal Challenges and Considerations in Implementing Telemedicine Services." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 9 (September 2024), 3353-3459. Accessed September, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.017.

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ABSTRACT:
Through this paper, I examine the legal and ethical issues surrounding telemedicine in India, with the goal of helping to develop a robust and compliant telemedicine framework. I analyzed the current legal framework in India, based on the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, Medical Council Act, and Information Technology Act. The study found gaps regarding licensing, liability, credentialing, and data privacy without comprehensive data protection laws. Ethical issues were also explored, including informed consent, equitable healthcare access, patient privacy, and maintaining care quality in virtual consultations. The research identified a significant gap in existing literature on the legal and ethical complexities of telemedicine specifically in the Indian context. Recommendations were proposed to address these challenges, such as improving data protection laws, establishing a clear liability framework, harmonizing telemedicine regulations across jurisdictions, and promoting public-private partnerships. Leveraging advanced technologies like blockchain was highlighted to expand telemedicine services while ensuring patient data security. This study aims to guide policymakers, healthcare providers, and telemedicine platforms in developing an ethical, secure, and accessible telemedicine ecosystem in India, thereby improving healthcare quality while safeguarding patient privacy and data security.

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