Using social media in contemporary nursing: risks and benefits

Author(s)
Geraghty, Sadie
Hari, Renjith
Oliver, Kim
Publication Date
2021-10-14
Abstract
<p>Social media has become incorporated into the practice of contemporary nursing. It must be acknowledged by the nurse and the nursing profession that social media has the power to enable the nurse to network with colleagues and share research findings through both private and open forums. However, it also has the potential to negatively influence patient care. This article discusses the use of social media and the dilemmas both ethical and legal. It highlights the need for the nurse and the nursing profession to remain vigilant regarding its use within both their personal and professional lives, to ensure that no boundaries are inadvertently crossed.</p>
Citation
British Journal of Nursing, 30(18), p. 1078-1082
ISSN
2052-2819
0966-0461
Pubmed ID
34645353
Link
Language
en
Publisher
MA Healthcare Ltd
Title
Using social media in contemporary nursing: risks and benefits
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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