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by Kim_Bruning
961 days ago
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Software continues to "eat the world". Given that, having medical software be FLOSS certainly seems like it's a necessary step. Whether that alone is also sufficient is something that might warrant further debate. Eg. in the opposing quadrant: maybe the insulin pump has a bug, but the new fix doesn't get certified in time and now the family member dies while their kin stands by whilst wringing their hands. This bears balancing. I think -partially- this would fall under a patient's right[1] to choose an alternative treatment option, when presented with the pros and cons. A patient should be allowed to take considered risks. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patients'_rights |
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