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It is an interesting debate, however, in an era of telemedicine and advanced technology, whistleblowing should not be a major concern. We need to focus on ethical dilemmas arising from that and proper analysis and filter mechanisms should be intact and carefully thought through before rolling out any such technology.
Re: Raising and responding to frontline concerns in healthcare
It is an interesting debate, however, in an era of telemedicine and advanced technology, whistleblowing should not be a major concern. We need to focus on ethical dilemmas arising from that and proper analysis and filter mechanisms should be intact and carefully thought through before rolling out any such technology.
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