Ethical Considerations in the Use of the Metaverse for Healthcare
Loveleen Gaur, Devanshi Gaur, Anam Afaq
Abstract
The promotion of augmenting and enhancing healthcare in the ethical metaverse setting should be guided by the fundamental bioethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice, focusing on minimising risks and adverse outcomes. Implementing a patient-centred strategy and establishing responsible regulatory measures are essential for harnessing the advantages of metaverse technology in the healthcare sector while effectively tackling the associated problems. The chapter explores the ethical considerations surrounding using metaverse technology within the healthcare sector.
Topics & Concepts
MetaverseAutonomyBeneficenceBioethicsHealth careEconomic JusticePromotion (chess)Engineering ethicsPsychologyKnowledge managementEnvironmental ethicsPolitical scienceComputer scienceVirtual realityEngineeringHuman–computer interactionPhilosophyPoliticsLawArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare and EducationEthics and Social Impacts of AIAI in Service Interactions