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  • Essay / Essay on the Violated Patient's Consent - 1727

    In my opinion, conclusion four is more appropriate than all four. First, the nurse on the floor violated the patient's privacy by taking photos without his consent. Obviously, she didn't do it on purpose. Since this patient was a celebrity himself, the nurse thought it was okay to take photos. However, in my opinion, when this celebrity was admitted to the hospital, she had to sign all these consent forms to protect her information. Every patient's confidential information must be protected equally, whether it is a president or a common man. Second, the nurse violated the HIPAA rule when she told her friend about it by confirming a celebrity's admission to the hospital. It's possible that her friend with whom she shared photos is missing key information. Additionally, she can post these photos on social media by creating an account under a different name. In this case, the nurse acted enthusiastically without thinking about the larger situation. A celebrity admitted to the hospital can sue the nurse and the hospital for taking photos without their consent. According to Basevi, Reid and Godbold, "this is a high-risk area [use of smartphones and social media to share information] for healthcare professionals and violations of patient confidentiality have resulted in action disciplinary measures, dismissal and removal from professional councils” (2014). To prevent a similar incident from happening again, healthcare organizations must frequently provide training, knowledge, and examples. They should collect more information about current events to teach their employees the limitations of using technology. (Norton and Struss, 2013, p. 50). Of course, all healthcare professionals have a responsibility to know the policies and consequences of actions that may violate patient privacy. In other words, they need to think about what they can and can't do when it comes to