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Bioethical Conflicts in Current Dermatology: A Narrative Review
M A Lasheras-Pérez1, R Taberner2, B Martínez-Jarreta3
1Servicios de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe, Valencia, España.
Dermatology now faces bioethical conflicts due to new technologies like cosmetic dermatology and artificial intelligence (AI). Solutions involve declaring conflicts of interest and updating ethical codes for these advancements.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatology practice has expanded with new areas like cosmetic dermatology, AI, tele-dermatology, and social media.
- These advancements, alongside pharmaceutical and cosmetic sales, introduce bioethical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify bioethical conflicts in daily dermatology practice.
- To propose solutions for these emerging ethical dilemmas.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a narrative review using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases.
- Reviewed Spanish and American deontological codes for physicians and dermatologists.
Main Results:
- Conflicts arise from cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic selling, AI, tele-dermatology, and social media.
- Patient autonomy, confidentiality, and privacy are key ethical considerations.
Conclusions:
- New dermatology fields are viable if they adhere to conventional standards.
- Existing deontological codes require updates to address technological innovations.
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