Patient privacy (6)

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Online reviews

A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.

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What is patient-generated health data?

Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...

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Using empathetic language in weight-related discussions

Empathetic language is the art of using words to show understanding and care for another person’s feelings. According to a study published in the...

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Ongoing safety concerns and legal battles in contraceptive care

The recent recall of Yaz Plus, a hormonal contraceptive pill, in South Africa, threw the spotlight on the safety of birth control pills, with several...

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Scalability and patient engagement

Enhancing scalability in patient engagement facilitates efficient, consistent, and personalized care. Making sure your organization is scaling up as...

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Twitter disclosure

A patient’s private medical information was shared on Twitter by an unauthorized hospital employee, raising questions about privacy protections and...

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What is the role of social awareness in mental health communications?

Social awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, thoughts, and perspectives of others. The concept is often reflected in how...

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HIPAA email for end-of-life care

End-of-life care conversations are important yet sensitive, allowing patients and their families to make informed decisions during difficult times....

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HIPAA compliant communication in patient-centered care

Patient-centered care is a comprehensive care model that focuses on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, emotional, social, and financial factors...

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Social media HIPAA violations: Texas Hospital vaccination controversy

A nurse’s social media post about a pediatric measles patient led to her termination and showcased the risks of sharing patient information online.

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Can healthcare providers allow media in treatment areas?

Healthcare providers cannot invite or arrange for members of the media, including film crews, to enter treatment areas of their facilities without...

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Addressing implicit biases in email communication

Implicit biases are the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence how people make decisions. These biases can exist in healthcare...

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Caring for incapacitated patients

HIPAA mandates the protection of patient health information (PHI), and while incapacitated patients may not be able to provide consent themselves,...

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