Implanting inequality: Empirical evidence of social and ethical risks of implantable radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torin Monahan ◽  
Jill A. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
The Social ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Healthcare Technologies

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess empirically the social and ethical risks associated with implantable radio-frequency identification (RFID) devices.Methods: Qualitative research included observational studies in twenty-three U.S. hospitals that have implemented new patient identification systems and eighty semi-structured interviews about the social and ethical implications of new patient identification systems, including RFID implants.Results: The study identified three primary social and ethical risks associated with RFID implants: (i) unfair prioritization of patients based on their participation in the system, (ii) diminished trust of patients by care providers, and (iii) endangerment of patients who misunderstand the capabilities of the systems.Conclusions: RFID implants may aggravate inequalities in access to care without any clear health benefits. This research underscores the importance of critically evaluating new healthcare technologies from the perspective of both normative ethics and empirical ethics.

Emergence of Standardisation Processes

2009 ◽  
pp. 53-64
Author(s):  
Ian Graham ◽  
Raluca Bunduchi ◽  
Martina Gerst ◽  
Robin Williams
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
End Users ◽  
Large Majority ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Rfid Systems ◽  
Automotive Supply Chain ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Automotive Supply

For RFID technology (radio frequency identification), the forms of the standardisation processes are co-evolving with the technology and are being shaped by the technology itself and by the needs of users. However, the engagement of the large majority of end-users in standards development is at best limited. Based on semi-structured interviews with key actors in the automotive industry, the chapter discusses the role that RFID standards play in shaping the adoption of RFID systems in the automotive supply chain.

Surveilling the Elderly

2013 ◽  
pp. 169-185
Author(s):  
Randy Basham
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Location Service ◽  
Religious Issues ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
The Social ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification Device

This chapter describes the usefulness of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device) implant technology to monitor the elderly, who are aging in place in various retirement arrangements, and who need to maintain optimal functioning in the absence of available, and on location, service or care providers. The need to maintain functioning or sustainable aging is imperative for countries experiencing rapid growth as a demographic trend for the elderly. The chapter also raises some concerns including the social acceptance or rejection of RFID implant technology, despite the utility of the device. These concerns include a variety of political, social, and religious issues. Further, the chapter also attempts to show how RFID implant technology could be used in combination with other emerging technologies to maintain physical, emotional, and social functioning among the growing population of elderly. What follows is the introduction and a partial literature review on emergent elderly needs, and on the utilization of RFID and other technologies.

Radio-Frequency Identification and Human Tagging

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Nada K. Kakabadse ◽  
Alexander Kouzmin ◽  
Andrew Kakabadse
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Civil Liberty ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Actual Damage

Technological innovation continually shifts boundaries of possibilities and at the same time challenges ethical dimensions. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology challenges both what is possible and what is ethical. On this basis, this paper incorporates an analysis of RFID development and provides penetrating insight concerning the ethical issues society faces and will face. Attention is given to the burgeoning and challenging field of human-centred RFID technology and its impact on the individual’s privacy, safety, civil liberty and on society in general. The paper briefly outlines the history of RFID and identifies three broad themes concerning the application of RFID tags for the purpose of human “branding”. In particular, the social rights impact of implants in humans, the potential and actual damage of implants to the physical health of the person, and the ownership, use and miss-use of information collected through implant technology, act as the central themes. In conclusion, the authors identify the critical areas surrounding human branding that require research and public deliberation.

Radio-Frequency Identification and Human Tagging

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nada K. Kakabadse ◽  
Alexander Kouzmin ◽  
Andrew P. Kakabadse
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Civil Liberty ◽  
Rfid Technology ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Actual Damage

Technological innovation continually shifts boundaries of possibilities and at the same time challenges ethical dimensions. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology challenges both what is possible and what is ethical. On this basis, this paper incorporates an analysis of RFID development and provides penetrating insight concerning the ethical issues society faces and will face. Attention is given to the burgeoning and challenging field of human-centred RFID technology and its impact on the individual’s privacy, safety, civil liberty and on society in general. The paper briefly outlines the history of RFID and identifies three broad themes concerning the application of RFID tags for the purpose of human “branding”. In particular, the social rights impact of implants in humans, the potential and actual damage of implants to the physical health of the person, and the ownership, use and miss-use of information collected through implant technology, act as the central themes. In conclusion, the authors identify the critical areas surrounding human branding that require research and public deliberation.

Modeling and Analysis of Surgery Patient Identification Using RFID

2011 ◽  
pp. 945-957
Author(s):  
Byungho Jeong ◽  
Chen-Yang Cheng ◽  
Vittal Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Reliability Model ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Concept System ◽  
Surgery Patient ◽  
Frequency Identification

This article proposes a workflow and reliability model for surgery patient identification using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Certain types of mistakes may be prevented by automatically identifying the patient before surgery. The proposed workflow is designed to ensure that both the correct site and patient are engaged in the surgical process. The reliability model can be used to assess improvements in patients’ safety during this process. A proof-of-concept system is developed to understand the information flow and to use information in RFID-based patient identification. Reliability model indicates the occurrences of patient identification error can be reduced from 90 to as low as 0.89 per 10,000 surgeries using the proposed RFID based workflow.

Green Technology Wrist Band with Patient Identification Near Field Communication (NFC) or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Security Features

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 5329-5332
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mursyidan Mah Dahwi ◽  
Waidah Ismail ◽  
Radhi Rafiee Afandi ◽  
Azlan Husin ◽  
Rosline Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Near Field ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Near Field Communication ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Rfid Security ◽  
Frequency Identification

Ubiquitous Use of RFID in the Health Industry

2011 ◽  
pp. 166-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Brown
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Healthcare Industry ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Frequency Identification

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies are becoming ubiquitous in a variety of settings and industries. The healthcare industry has adopted the use of RFID as a means of tracking equipment, managing inventory, to locating human resources including controversial applications involving injecting chips into humans as a means of authentication. There are a variety of ethical implications to the use of this technology as well as potential health concerns that will be explored in this chapter.

Modeling and Analysis of Surgery Patient Identification Using RFID

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byungho Jeong ◽  
Chen-Yang Cheng ◽  
Vittal Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Reliability Model ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Concept System ◽  
Surgery Patient ◽  
Frequency Identification

This article proposes a workflow and reliability model for surgery patient identification using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). Certain types of mistakes may be prevented by automatically identifying the patient before surgery. The proposed workflow is designed to ensure that both the correct site and patient are engaged in the surgical process. The reliability model can be used to assess improvements in patients’ safety during this process. A proof-of-concept system is developed to understand the information flow and to use information in RFID-based patient identification. Reliability model indicates the occurrences of patient identification error can be reduced from 90 to as low as 0.89 per 10,000 surgeries using the proposed RFID based workflow.

New technology applications in hazardous materials operations

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill L. Drury, ScD ◽  
Mark Micire, MS ◽  
Holly A. Yanco, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Global Positioning System ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Technology Applications ◽  
Frequency Identification

The authors have been investigating novel ways to apply technology to enhance response to fast-paced, complex, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents. Although there are many uses of Global Positioning System, Radio Frequency Identification, simple radio frequency transmitter/sensor devices, and multitouch display technologies, these technologies have only made their way into the HAZMAT community in limited ways. Based on an investigation of the technology needs of HAZMAT responders, the authors developed an approach to combine these technologies to address the observed safety, situation awareness, and efficiency shortfalls. This article describes the proposed approach and provides the results of an investigation into its acceptance and likely utility. During lowfidelity prototype-based user tests and structured interviews, certified HAZMAT responders gave high scores to the usefulness of the proposed functionality and its likely helpfulness in maintaining safety

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