| Cybermedicine combines medicine and the use of the Internet. Physicians' ability to treat patients beyond traditional means has expanded drastically as a result of the advent of the Internet. Cyberspace, combined with healthcare, has benefits and disadvantages. Among the disadvantages are liability, negligence, and the possibility for medical malpractice. Twenty states were studied in this research. This qualitative case study dealt with cybermedicine and medical malpractice. Typically, each state handles malpractice matters; however, once care crosses state lines, there is no superseding jurisdictional premise. Moreover, the study's details revealed the lack of clarity regarding what happens when the healthcare efforts extend beyond state borders. Recommendations included establishing regulations that provide clear and concise policies regarding cybermedicine family medicine medical practice. |
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