What can be a result of neglecting bioethical considerations in MedTech?

Neglecting bioethical considerations in MedTech can lead to potential harm to patients because ethical principles are crucial for ensuring that innovations and technologies are developed and implemented with respect for human rights, safety, and dignity. When ethical considerations are overlooked, there are risks of deploying medical technologies that may have untested side effects, inadequate patient consent processes, or inadequate safeguards for patient privacy and data security. This could result in direct negative impacts on patient health and well-being, erosion of the standard of care, and can compromise the overall integrity of health systems.

In contrast, improved patient safety, increased trust in healthcare providers, and enhanced collaborative practices among professionals require a foundational commitment to ethical practices. These goals cannot be achieved effectively without integrating bioethical considerations into medical technology development and implementation.