What are the ethical and legal implications of the use of personal devices?
Subject: INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE NR 361-60516
Deadline:
Format: APA
Number of sources: 2
Number of pages: 1
Spacing: double spaced
Topic:
Details: This is a graded discussion: 50 points possible
due Dec 13
Week 7 Discussion: Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings (graded)
Purpose
This week’s graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).
CO6 Discuss the principles of data integrity, professional ethics, and legal requirements related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and client’s right to privacy. (PO 6)
Due Date
Answer post
Two replies to classmates and/or instructor
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion Question
This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion.
How can the use of the nurse’s personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively?
What are the ethical and legal implications of the use of personal devices?
What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?
BOOK:
Hebda, T., Hunter, K., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Pearson.
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