Technoethical Considerations for Advancing Health Literacy and Medical Practice
Manuel B. Garcia, Precious S. Garcia, Renato R. Maaliw, Pitz Gerald G. Lagrazon, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Kingsley Ofosu‐Ampong, Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef, Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam
Abstract
The integration of cutting-edge technologies into health literacy and medical practice presents unprecedented opportunities and ethical challenges. This chapter delves into the technoethical considerations crucial for navigating this new landscape, guided by a posthumanist framework. Embracing this framework encourages us to reevaluate traditional boundaries, inviting a more inclusive understanding of humanity's relationship with technology. The chapter also explores the intricate relationship between technology and ethics, advocating for a technoethical framework that ensures technological advancements in healthcare are employed ethically, responsibly, and with a deep understanding of their societal impact. By doing so, this chapter serves as a guiding beacon for healthcare professionals, technologists, ethicists, and policymakers, urging a future where technology and human values coalesce to foster a healthcare ecosystem that is not only advanced but also compassionate, equitable, and ethically grounded.