# Ethics for Digital Medicine: A Path for Ethical Emerging Medical IoT Design

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.12007 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2210.12007/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 1 of its 22 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 21 Oct 2022.

## Builds on (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Embedded EthiCS: Integrating Ethics Broadly Across Computer Science Education](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1808.05686/) (2018)

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [AI Ethics in Smart Healthcare](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2211.06346/) (2022)
- [Ethical Design of Computers: From Semiconductors to IoT and Artificial Intelligence](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2212.12508/) (2022)

## Abstract (arXiv)

The dawn of the digital medicine era, ushered in by increasingly powerful embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) computing devices, is creating new therapies and biomedical solutions that promise to positively transform our quality of life. However, the digital medicine revolution also creates unforeseen and complex ethical, regulatory, and societal issues. In this article, we reflect on the ethical challenges facing digital medicine. We discuss the perils of ethical oversights in medical devices, and the role of professional codes and regulatory oversight towards the ethical design, deployment, and operation of digital medicine devices that safely and effectively meet the needs of patients. We advocate for an ensemble approach of intensive education, programmable ethical behaviors, and ethical analysis frameworks, to prevent mishaps and sustain ethical innovation, design, and lifecycle management of emerging digital medicine devices.