Question
A local medical center wants to increase its capacity for telehealth visits so they can make things easier for their patients. If they want to approach the decision ethically, what factor are they MOST likely to consider?
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Responses
how many patients with transportation needs are served by the clinic
how many patients with transportation needs are served by the clinic
how many patients responded “Yes” to a survey asking if they would like telehealth options
how many patients responded “Yes” to a survey asking if they would like telehealth options
how far away most patients live from the clinic
how far away most patients live from the clinic
how many patient households do not have internet access
(1 point)
Responses
how many patients with transportation needs are served by the clinic
how many patients with transportation needs are served by the clinic
how many patients responded “Yes” to a survey asking if they would like telehealth options
how many patients responded “Yes” to a survey asking if they would like telehealth options
how far away most patients live from the clinic
how far away most patients live from the clinic
how many patient households do not have internet access
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how many patient households do not have internet access
Reason: Ethically the center must consider equity and justice — telehealth can worsen disparities for patients without internet. Measuring internet access identifies who would be excluded and informs steps (alternative options, support) to avoid inequitable care.
Reason: Ethically the center must consider equity and justice — telehealth can worsen disparities for patients without internet. Measuring internet access identifies who would be excluded and informs steps (alternative options, support) to avoid inequitable care.
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