This chapter explores how technology influences healthcare outcomes, both improving and disrupting traditional models of care. It analyses the role of bioethics frameworks in guiding digital health innovations and examines global regulatory structures that aim to ensure consistency and accountability across contexts. Ethical strategies for responsible technology development are discussed, with emphasis on multi-stakeholder collaboration and engagement. The chapter concludes by addressing the need for adaptable ethical frameworks that can evolve alongside emerging technologies, ensuring digital health continues to positively impact society.

This chapter examines the ethical challenges associated with artificial intelligence in healthcare, focusing on issues of patient privacy, data security, and algorithmic bias. It reviews existing regulations and guidelines that govern AI’s use in clinical and administrative settings, with attention to the role of regulatory bodies in maintaining ethical standards. The chapter also highlights the development of practical ethical guidelines for AI adoption, integrating perspectives from various stakeholders to ensure equity and responsibility in implementation.