Protection of Patient Data in Digital Oral and General Health Care: A Scoping Review with Respect to the Current Regulations

The use of digital health technologies, including telemedicine and teledentistry, has become a necessity in healthcare due to the SARS-CoV-19 pandemic. These technologies allow for reduction workload providers improvement patient outcomes cases remote monitoring, diagnosis, communication. While there are no doubtful benefits, some counterparts, such as concerns about clinical risks, data security, privacy protection. This paper aims review regulations regarding apps software healthcare. scoping followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines five-step framework Arksey O’Malley. Study selection was based on eligibility criteria that were defined using population-exposure framework. articles selected (n = 24) found majority focused security policies industry, highlighting need comprehensive app control systems protect data. also emphasized requirement more appropriate research policy initiatives improve practices better address safety challenges related health-related apps. recognized papers did not report consistent standards professional obligation informed consent online medical consultations, with potential risks privacy, liabilities, ethical issues. Digital already revolutionized service delivery through technology but faces challenges, lack standardized protocols handling sensitive absence common legislative provisions, raising confidentiality security. To these issues deficiencies, regulatory compliance is crucial clarify harmonize provide doctors system. In conclusion, regulating data, clarifying addressing patients critical urgent steps maximizing usage successful implementation telemedicine.