Table 1 Summary of recommendations aimed at clarifying physicians’ responsibilities within the scenario of professional digital health

The expected benefits should be greater than the risks:

a. Professional/medical associations should play an active role in supporting physicians in the adoption of digital health.

b. When possible, act and prescribe based on the organisational endorsement of evidence-based digital health.

c. Actively contribute to the establishment of evidence-based digital health.

d. Carry out a holistic evaluation of the patient, including (digital) health literacy.

The right to information and the obligation to inform should be specified:

e. Communicate about the intended use.

f. Communicate about patients’ responsibilities and explain the risks of adopting digital health.

g. Communicate about the adequate response to unexpected situations.

h. Communicate the conditions to access the device/app and give security advice.

i. Communicate the steps to discontinue the use of digital health and offer alternative treatment options.