Telemedicine: How laws and regulation are shaping the future of telemedicine in the UK
April 09, 2024
Telemedicine: How laws and regulation are shaping the future of telemedicine in the UKApril 09, 2024 Telemedicine (or “telehealth”) broadly describes the delivery of healthcare services through remote means of communication – for example telephone or video GP consultations. Despite a significant increase in usage of telemedicine services over recent years, much of the sector in the UK remains largely unregulated. This is in contrast to various EU jurisdictions. This fragmented regulatory landscape, combined with the impact of data protection laws and recent advancements in AI, presents various challenges to both public and private sector organisations wishing to implement or scale up the usage of telemedicine. Our legal insights report pieces together the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding telemedicine and discusses key issues for organisations to consider when trying to strike the right balance between business needs, compliance, patient protection and risk management. Contents:
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