Discussion Post: Nursing Informatics
A nurse colleague uses his personal cell phone to take a photo of a patient's wound and then sends a message with the photo to the primary care provider via a text. Please consider the following in your discussion post:
1) What principles of patient confidentiality might be an issue? Consider legal and ethical.
2) How might this nurse use a communication device to support safe patient practices?
3) What would your organization's policy on 'personal communication device use in a patient care setting' reveal related to this case? (If your organization does not have a written policy, or you are not currently working in an organization, what do you think should be included in such a policy and why?)
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.