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Interface of information technology and neuropsychology: ethical issues and recommendations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12822061     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Rapid advancements in information technology and telecommunications (ITT) offer exciting opportunities for neuropsychology. However, guidelines and recommendations for identifying and negotiating ethical challenges have not kept pace with the expansion of ITT. Because many neuropsychologists evaluate and/or treat individuals with cognitive, emotional, and/or physical limitations, neuropsychologists have a responsibility to be aware of the ethical issues associated with ITT use in order to avoid harming those who may be less able to understand or independently manipulate such technology themselves. The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of potential implications of the interface between ethics and information technology for neuropsychologists. The first steps in this process include defining terms, identifying relevant issues and challenges, and identifying initial mechanisms to address ethical challenges. In addition, strategies for avoiding ethical misconduct related to information technology are discussed and specific recommendations are offered.
Authors:
Shane Bush; Richard Naugle; Doug Johnson-Greene
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Clinical neuropsychologist     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1385-4046     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Neuropsychol     Publication Date:  2002 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-06-24     Completed Date:  2003-07-23     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8806548     Medline TA:  Clin Neuropsychol     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  536-47     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
222 Middle Country Rd. Suite 217A, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA. sbushphdnp@medscape.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Clinical Competence
Cognition Disorders / psychology
Humans
Information Systems / ethics*,  trends
Internet
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology / ethics*,  trends
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Telecommunications

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