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The sickening truth of the digital divide: Digital health reforms and digital inequality
Journal of Social Inclusion ; 12(2):57-66, 2021.
Article in English | Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1695313
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The use of digital technology has become increasingly commonplace within the United Kingdom, with many public services, including healthcare, becoming 'digital by default' in response to COVID-19 pandemic and pledged government objectives. Digital healthcare delivery has shown to be a beneficial mode of delivery, yet it is unclear whether the benefits of digital healthcare are experienced evenly throughout society. Individuals from lower income households, individuals residing in areas with poor digital infrastructure, and individuals without adequate digital skills are at risk of being excluded from digital healthcare. It is imperative that the determinants of digital inequality are addressed to ensure that vulnerable members of society can assess healthcare that is increasingly being delivered digitally. To achieve this, stakeholders spanning many sectors should collaborate to understand and address the impact that digital inequality has upon health inequality.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Language: English Journal: Journal of Social Inclusion Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Web of Science Language: English Journal: Journal of Social Inclusion Year: 2021 Document Type: Article