Improving Legal Framework for Telemedicine between Physicians and Patients

• 영문명: Improving Legal Framework for Telemedicine between Physicians and Patients
• 발행기관: 위기관리 이론과 실천
• 저자명: 박대웅(Dae Woong Park) 류화신(Hwa Shin Ryoo) 현승효(Seung Hyo Hyeon)
• 간행물 정보: 『JSCM(Journal of Safety and Crisis Management)』Vol.14 No.1, 1~12쪽, 전체 12쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 행정학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.01.30

영문 초록

This paper explores legal strategies for introducing telemedicine between physicians and patients. It thoroughly explored the definition and significance of telemedicine, scrutinized regulations pertaining to remote healthcare embedded in the Medical Service Act, and meticulously dissected proposed amendments to the Medical Service Act aimed at incorporating telemedicine between physician and patient. Specifically, it sheds light on the repercussions of the evolving medical landscape attributed to COVID-19 on the legal infrastructure of telemedicine. Focal points of discussion encompassed challenges in interpreting the Medical Service Act, regulatory frameworks for telemedicine platforms, and incremental legal enhancements. By drawing from recent government pronouncements on enhancement measures of pilot initiatives, this paper underscores the imperative for rigorous validation of safety and efficacy, presenting an exhaustive institutional analysis to foster the implementation of telemedicine.

목차

Introduction

Definition and Significance of Telemedicine Definition of Telemedicine

Significance of Telemedicine

Trends in Telemedicine Legislation Introduction of Telemedicine Regulations in the Medical Service Act

Proposals of Amendments to the Medical Service Act for the Introduction of Physician-Patient Telemedicine

Changes in Telemedicine Legislation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Key Issues and Legal Improvements Surrounding Physician-Patient Telemedicine Interpretation Issues in the Medical Service Act Related to Telemedicine

Regulatory Measures

Conclusion

References

키워드

telemedicine COVID-19 remote monitoring pilot project Medical Service Act