VitalTech did not initially plan to work with doctors closely about diagnoses and health plans, at least from what I gathered. It seemed like doctors were just an avenue to get the product to the test group. This story could go a lot differently with more of a collaboration between doctors and Vitaltech staff.VictoriaMcMillen wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 17:02 I do not believe that any responsibility would fall on VitalTech for simply offering the option to participants. I do think they should have sent an URGENT message to see their doctor and also one to their doctor with all the feedback they could offer to assist in the participants well being. I do think participants would have taken it seriously had they received the simple education necessary to understand the possible severity and implications. I believe the Final Notice is the equivalent to a doctors notice, given the outcomes in the book.
Thanks for your feedback! It's always great to mitigate risks, even if the consequences are not your responsibility. My car will read my text messages to me but won't display them on the touchscreen, encouraging me to keep my eyes on the road. It's not the car manufacturer's responsibility if I get in a wreck because I was reading a text, but if the car reads it to me, it does decrease that chance.