GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 5 - Regulation of Medical Technology

deepen our understanding of medical technology; examine the opportunities and challenges brought about by medical technology; and consider the importance of regulating medical technology. In this issue, we will: REGULATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 5 of 12 Scan or click on the QR codes to access the primers. Welcome to the Primer series. Here you will find the weekly Primer articles and some curated resources to support teaching and learning. In this issue, let’s learn about recent developments in medical technology, and consider ethical and regulatory issues that surround its use.

ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 5/12 Medical Technology can be defined as the technologies that diagnose, treat and/or improve a person’s health and wellbeing, encompassing both low- and high-risk medical devices – products that can be as varied from tongue depressors, surgical gloves and medical thermometers to insulin pumps, pacemakers and in vitro diagnostics – and used to save the lives of patients. Source: The Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed) Innovative Medical Technologies Medical technology has become more advanced than ever before. These were the top 10 medical technologies in 2022. Watch this video to understand the implications on our personal data as technology revolutionises healthcare. Implications on Personal Data Watch this video to find out how AI is set to have an impact on people’s health. Read this article to learn about ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of AI in medicine. BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare and Medicine

ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 4/12 Given recent exponential advances in medical technology, to what extent should it be regulated? How far do you agree with the perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following: The Importance of Securing Sensitive Data Singh posits that it is important to establish rules and regulations to secure sensitive data as the world advances towards digitalised health services. The Urgent Need to Protect Health Privacy Cocco calls for action to close gaps in privacy protection in an increasingly digitised world. Challenge of Regulating AI in Healthcare Dettling argues that regulators need to reimagine regulations to unlock the full potential of AI in healthcare, while fully protecting the rights of the individual. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 5/12ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 5/12 Ethical Issues in the Use of Big Data and AI Heng is of the view that there is a need for deeper discussions on ethical issues in the use of big data and AI for IVF treatment. PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links.

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