Bioethics and Healthcare Data – What are the Boundaries?

with Dr. Anita Ho,

Bioethicist and Health Services Researcher

This week on the Abundant Aging Podcast, host Michael Hughes welcomes Dr. Anita Ho, a bioethicist, author, and health services researcher. During the episode, Anita discusses the ethical challenges of using technology in healthcare, especially for older adults. Dr. Ho has an extensive background in the space and explores the impact of health literacy, monitoring devices, and AI on the elderly. The conversation also highlights the importance of relational autonomy and community support in the context of aging. Dr. Ho also shares her book “Live Like Nobody’s Watching” and addresses the need for ethical frameworks in healthcare technology, how to engage in critical bioethical issues, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Anita’s Background and Research (0:07)
  • Becoming Fascinated with Bioethics (2:03)
  • Evolution of Bioethics and Ethical Issues (4:11)
  • Principles of Bioethics (6:23)
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Research and Data Usage (8:27)
  • Social Determinants of Health and Personalized Care (14:37)
  • Challenges of Hospital at Home and Ethical Considerations (18:24)
  • Digital Literacy and Infrastructure in Healthcare (21:58)
  • Technology and support for aging (24:13)
  • Ethical considerations in health monitoring (26:45)
  • Privacy and ethical implications of AI in health monitoring (30:15)
  • Ethical guidelines and regulations for AI (36:39)
  • Personal reflections on aging (40:01)
  • Connecting with Dr. Ho and final takeaways (43:06)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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