Abstract
Home-based telemedicine technology has facilitated the transition of care to home and community-based settings. Yet, there have been few studies that have evaluated the legal and ethical implications of the expansion of telemedicine use. This article examines the legal issues related to the practice of medicine across jurisdictional boundaries, licensing requirements, privacy protection, and reimbursement for telemedical services. It also discusses relevant ethical principles at stake: provider-patient relationships, privacy and confidentiality, distributive and family justice, and informed consent. By addressing the relevant legal and ethical concerns, we are more likely to construct a more prudent and considerate healthcare system and avert the unsatisfactory and unforeseen repercussions of cutting-edge technologies that are so essential to present-day healthcare.
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