Draper, Heather and Sorell, Tom (2013) Telecare, remote monitoring and care. Bioethics, 27 (7). pp. 365-372. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8519.2012.01961.x ISSN 0269-9702.

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Abstract

Telecare is often regarded as a win/win solution to the growing problem of meeting the care needs of an ageing population. In this paper we call attention to some of the ways in which telecare is not a win/win solution but rather aggravates many of the long-standing ethical tensions that surround the care of the elderly. It may reduce the call on carers' time and energy by automating some aspects of care, particularly daily monitoring. This can release carers for other caring activities. On the other hand, remote and impersonal monitoring seems to fall short of providing care. Monitoring may be used to help elderly users retain independence. But it may also increase the amount of information which flows from users to carers, which can result in a form of function-creep that actually undermines independence.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Social Science & Systems in Health (SSSH) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Bioethics
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0269-9702
Official Date:	September 2013
Dates:	Date Event September 2013 Published
Volume:	27
Number:	7
Page Range:	pp. 365-372
DOI:	10.1111/j.1467-8519.2012.01961.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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