Avoiding Medico-legal Pitfalls Amid Healthcare Digitalisation
As the Ghana Health Service embraces healthcare digitalisation to achieve universal health coverage, it is crucial to address the medico-legal implications of digital transformation. Integrating electronic health records, telemedicine, and mobile health applications will require healthcare professionals to face new responsibilities, risks, and regulatory expectations.
This presentation aims to raise awareness and build capacity among healthcare workers and ICT professionals to navigate the legal landscape associated with digital health innovations. It will explore real-world examples, outline key legal risks, and provide practical strategies for minimising liability while ensuring compliance with health data protection laws and ethical standards.
Presentation Highlight
Overview of Healthcare Digitalisation in Ghana
Understanding Medico-Legal Risks in Healthcare Digitalisation
Common Pitfalls in healthcare digitization and a Case Study
Patient Confidentiality under Ghanaian Law
Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals and ICT Staff
Best Practices to Avoid Legal Liabilities
Objectives:
Enhance awareness of the legal implications of digital health.
Equip healthcare workers with the knowledge to identify and avoid common medico-legal risks.
Promote compliance with data protection regulations and ethical standards.
Foster a proactive and legally conscious digital health workforce.
Agenda
Opening: Introduction and previous workshop feedback: 2:00 pm to 2:10 pm
Facilitation: 2:10 pm – 2:55 pm
Questions and Answers: 2:55 pm to 3:20 pm
Announcements: 3:20 pm to 3:25 pm
Closing and Networking: 3:25 pm to 3:30 pm
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