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Older people and information and communication technologies
— an ethical approach |
| Author(s) | Isabel Borges |
| Corporate Author | AGE - The European Older People's Platform |
| Publisher | AGE - The European Older People's Platform, 13 November 2008 |
| Pages | 7 pp (AGE Position statement) |
| Source | AGE - The European Older People's Platform, 111 rue Froissart, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium. http://www.age-platform.org/EN/IMG/pdf_AGE__Ethics... |
| Keywords | Information technology ; Assistive technology ; Social ethics ; Rights [elderly]. |
| Annotation | The use of assistive technology (AT) to deliver care or to enable older people to continue living independently in their own homes rather than in institutional settings raises questions about moral and ethical issues, as well as the fine line between technology that promotes independence or threatens freedom. This position statement examines considerations of respect for the individual and protection of human rights. It notes these key principles governing ICT and AT research and practice: autonomy and consent of the end-user; the balance between risk tolerance and risk aversion; achieving a balance between avoiding harm and respecting decisions, dignity, integrity and preferences; and justice (fair treatment and respecting individuals' rights). Isabel Borges, (AGE POlicy Officer) drafted this document in consultation with members of the AGE Universal Access and Independent Living Expert Group. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090119205 E |
| Classmark | UVB: M: TQ: IKR * |
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