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eISSN: 2581-9615 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Ethical considerations in healthcare IT: A review of data privacy and patient consent issues

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Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi 1, *, Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun 2, Chioma Anthonia Okolo 3, Rawlings Chidi ⁴ and Oloruntoba Babawarun 5

1 United Nations Population Fund, Sri Lanka.
2 Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited Lagos
3 Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.
⁴ Park University, & North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO United State.
⁵ Global Future Redemption Empowerment Foundation, Nigeria.
 
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World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(02), 1660-1668
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0593
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0593
 
Received on 13 January 2024; revised on 20 February 2024; accepted on 22 February 2024
 
This paper delves into the ethical considerations in healthcare Information Technology (IT), focusing on data privacy and patient consent issues. It explores the intersection of technological advancements in healthcare IT and the ethical imperatives guiding their application, specifically examining challenges in ensuring data privacy and obtaining informed consent amidst the complexities introduced by digital health technologies. Through a review of existing ethical theories, regulatory frameworks, and the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, the paper highlights technological solutions and policy recommendations to address these ethical challenges. It emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with ethical considerations to protect patient rights and maintain trust in the healthcare system. The paper advocates for ongoing research and stakeholder engagement to evolve ethical standards aligned with technological advancements in healthcare IT.
 
Healthcare IT; Data Privacy; Patient Consent; Artificial Intelligence; Regulatory Frameworks
 
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Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi, Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun, Chioma Anthonia Okolo, Rawlings Chidi and Oloruntoba Babawarun. Ethical considerations in healthcare IT: A review of data privacy and patient consent issues. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(2), 1660-1668. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.2.0593

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