title: The ethics of advanced technology.
abstract: Clinicians are faced with the consequences of advanced technology in every aspect of their practice--from computerized documentation to local wound care treatments to clarifying information located by patients on the Internet. Americans are preoccupied with the promise of new and different technologies. The technological imperative describes the human drive to use technology once it becomes available simply because it is available. This raises a number of patient care issues--including ethical issues. Nonmaleficence and respect for personal autonomy are addressed in this ethical analysis of advanced technology. Opportunities for wound care clinicians are discussed herein.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Gallagher
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D013672:Technology / Q000592:standards*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*