Ethics in healthcare is paramount irrespective of the interface used. With the advent of the pandemic, the practice of telemedicine has witnessed a boom. To stay vigilant and fair towards telemedicine, countries globally have put forth various guidelines to honor fair practice. Southeast Asian (SEA) countries like Singapore and Malaysia have identified areas to be highlighted under the purview of telemedicine. This article entails the ethical and legal aspects of telemedicine practices in SEA countries.
Limitations of telemedicine Except for Singapore and Malaysia, no other SEA country has laws to distinguish the practice of telehealth services from telehealth products. Cyber laws do not have specific guidelines or measures to provide the best teleconsulting practices. Clinical assessments remain limited to audio and objectively visual data obtained through screens. No telemedicine…
