Ethical Issues Arising From New Technologies
Step 1 Select an example of a new technology in nursing.
Choose an example of a new technology that you have encountered in your practice, or one that you have researched if you aren’t currently in practice. Examples include bar code medication administration (BCMA), prenatal genetic testing, or experimental organ transplantation.
Step 2 Post a response to the discussion board.
In your post, address the following:
- Discuss the new technology and the ethical issues it raises. Issues might relate to patient privacy, informed consent, data security issues, data inadequacy, or associate liabilities.