Jornal of Eslamic Human Rights

Quantum Health: Bridging Technology and Human Rights in the Age of Innovation

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Najmeh Razmkhah

assistant professor

Abstract
Quantum technology has the potential to transform the healthcare and medical industry. The use of this technology in the health sector can lead to increased accuracy and speed in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. However, alongside these capabilities, it also brings various challenges and concerns in the realm of ethical and legal issues, such as the creation of false identities, violation of patient privacy, and the implementation of discriminatory practices. Circumstances that, according to the regulations of the international human rights system, may lead to the violation of the fundamental rights of patients. The present article, using an analytical-descriptive research method, seeks to find an appropriate answer to the following questions: How can the capabilities of quantum technology be utilized without infringing on patients' rights to health? And how can governments regulate the processes related to the design and deployment of this technology based on human rights values and within the framework of a codified legal system? Overall, it seems that, considering the interest from the healthcare and medical sectors in quantum technology in various countries, including Iran, as well as the ethical and legal challenges ahead, there is an urgent need to develop and approve comprehensive regulations at both national and international levels. This is essential for overseeing the design, production, and distribution processes of this technology in order to protect patients' rights, alongside increasing the awareness of healthcare personnel regarding the proper use of quantum technology capabilities.

Keywords

Quantum Technology
Patient
Privacy
Discrimination
Right to Health

Subjects

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