Legal issues in high-tech home care include, among others, the four difficult concerns of confi dentiality—consent to care, refusal of care, and the development of standards of health care practice. This article provides concrete examples within these areas and discusses approaches for home care providers. The high-tech field, particularly the home intravenous patient care population, is discussed in light of these four concerns. Key words: confidentiality, consent, high tech, legal, standards
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