By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Do the ethical rules of law apply to medicine? Ethical issues in social media are a concern for attorneys, and health care professionals can learn from attorneys on how to avoid ethical blowups. In a recent article in the New York State Bar Association State Bar News, it states that attorneys face a minefield of potential ethical problems when it comes to using social media to boost business…
Read More...Speaking Event: Social Media in Health Care – HIMSS Southern California
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA I am delighted to participate in the HIMSS Southern California Annual Health Care Conference. I will be moderating a panel titled: “Social Media in Healthcare: Promoting Patient Empowerment and Engagement, Healthcare Value, and Patient Centered Care.” Panelists include: Joseph Kim, MD, MPH, Christina Thielst, MHA, FACHE, FHIMSS, and Wandia Chiuri. Healthcare is becoming increasingly oriented to consumers. Patients and their families are true partners with the other key stakeholders…
Read More...Doctors and Social Media: Legal Aspects and Bottom Line
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The health care social media legal series continues here on Healthin30, and legal expert, David Harlow, Esq, Health Care Attorney and Consultant at The Harlow Group, LLC in Boston, answers a series of questions focusing on the legal aspects of physicians engaging in social media. Health Care Social Media – Legal Aspects Q: Barbara – According to the American Medical Association, it states: “When physicians see content posted by…
Read More...Doctors and Social Media: Personal vs. Professional Online Content
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The topic of health care social media continues here on Healthin30, and legal expert, David Harlow, Esq, Health Care Attorney and Consultant at The Harlow Group, LLC in Boston, answers a series of questions focusing on the legal aspects of physicians engaging in social media. Q: Barbara – In order to maintain professional boundaries, the American Medical Association recommends a separation between personal and professional content online. If inappropriate…
Read More...Doctors and Social Media: What are the appropriate boundaries for the doctor/patient relationship?
By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Continuing on the topic of physicians use with social media, David Harlow, Esq, Health Care Attorney and Consultant at The Harlow Group, LLC in Boston, answers a series of questions focusing on the legal aspects of physicians engaging in social media. Q: Barbara – What are appropriate boundaries for the doctor/patient relationship? A: David Harlow, Esq. – Most physicians and authorities agree that a health care professional should…
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