Question

Read the article about :Patient-Targeted googling, then respond to questions 1-3 in your own words.

vis 10-2: Patient-Targeted Googling SO tiv Registered Nurse Randy works on an inpatient psychiatric unit. He notices that his registered nurse coworker, Colleen, has a habit of trying to entice unit colleagues to discuss patients' per- sonal information. Randy believes Colleen's habit goes along with her general tendency to gossip about people. Randy views Colleen's behavior as unethical, but because he does not want to stir tic wa be cia she an Qu up trouble on the unit, he has not addressed his concerns with anyone, including Colleen. While he is at work today, Randy sees Colleen spending considerable time looking at her cell phone. He is irritated and tells her that she should be mak- As ing wit ing rounds on her patients and spending time with them. She tells him, "Tm finding out some really interesting stuff about Mr. Carey on Face- book and from 'Googling' him online." This is the last straw for Randy. Questions Review the chapter content. What should Randy do first to ad- dress this situation? What should 1. he do next?

Answer 1

1. Ethics in nursing plays a very crucial role and has a protective role towards securing the patient's interest and health. In given case Randy identifies Colleen googling patient information and gossiping about them to the staff around in the unit.

According to HIPPA and confidentiality act, it is duty lf the nurse to protect patient personal informarion and safeguard it and keep it confidential from every person. Gossiping regarding patient to other staff members is unethical.

As per duty of care it is duty of Randy, to talk to Colleen and make her understand what mistake she is making and how this has a negative impact on the quality of services and her own practice. Also, Randy should report this to higher authorities if Colleen does not listen to him and stop her habit of googling patients.

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