Title :
Ethics and standards in clinical engineering
Author_Institution :
Columbia-Presbyterian Med. Center, New York, NY, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The historical background of ethical issues in health care, leading to the establishment of standards by governing authorities, is traced. The types of standards and their scopes are examined. The ways in which the clinical engineer is involved with standards are discussed.<>
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; reviews; standards; clinical engineering; ethical issues; governing authorities; health care; historical background; standards; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical measurements; Clinical diagnosis; Ethics; Government; Humans; Medical services; Medical treatment; Professional activities; Standards development;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
