Before the 21st century, significant progresses were not made in the area of technology as it is being widely witnessed today. The advent of technology and its continuous sustenance has made enormous contributions to all spheres of life. In the health care sector, the continuous embracing of modern technology has without measure reduced the pains and failures that could have resulted from health uncertainties. Communication in healthcare sector has improved with modern technology such as smartphone and social media to exchange information among healthcare providers and patients. It has reduced fatality rates, eliminates unnecessary and ambiguous protocols in medical and healthcare logistics. Social media applications such as Facebook,
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Nurses must be mindful of images, recordings, and information post online not to invade patient’s right and privacy (ANA, 2015, p. 9). Also, Westrick (2014) discussed that “Online conduct that some may consider private is a continual challenge for health care professionals, whose conduct both on and off duty is bound by traditional ethical and legal guidelines for patient privacy protection and confidentiality” (Westrick 2014, …show more content…
The clarifications of lack of trust and confidence on most nurses and the implication to the healthcare sector has in no doubt contributed to already laid down rules and policies of the profession. The use of social media is very vital among nurses and student nurses as a veritable tool for assessing numerous documents for safe and professional practice among nurses and healthcare professional, however increasing danger of potential misuse is a dangerous. All healthcare providers should be properly informed that information sent online is sent to the public domain as such no private control by the sender, also such information could do more harm than good. As a nursing student, I would never disclose patient’s medical information to my family or friends. Respect patient’s right to privacy and dignity. Be patient’s advocate and report any form of misconduct to the management. It is my duty to protect patient’s vital information and make sure I receive patient’s consent before discussing medical problem to
Nurses must be mindful of images, recordings, and information post online not to invade patient’s right and privacy (ANA, 2015, p. 9). Also, Westrick (2014) discussed that “Online conduct that some may consider private is a continual challenge for health care professionals, whose conduct both on and off duty is bound by traditional ethical and legal guidelines for patient privacy protection and confidentiality” (Westrick 2014, …show more content…
The clarifications of lack of trust and confidence on most nurses and the implication to the healthcare sector has in no doubt contributed to already laid down rules and policies of the profession. The use of social media is very vital among nurses and student nurses as a veritable tool for assessing numerous documents for safe and professional practice among nurses and healthcare professional, however increasing danger of potential misuse is a dangerous. All healthcare providers should be properly informed that information sent online is sent to the public domain as such no private control by the sender, also such information could do more harm than good. As a nursing student, I would never disclose patient’s medical information to my family or friends. Respect patient’s right to privacy and dignity. Be patient’s advocate and report any form of misconduct to the management. It is my duty to protect patient’s vital information and make sure I receive patient’s consent before discussing medical problem to