E-Professionalism and Social Media Impact
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What is e-professionalism?

  • A way to enhance physical consultations
  • Professionalism in medical education only
  • A form of entertainment for healthcare professionals
  • Attitudes and behaviors expressed through digital media (correct)

    • Social media has no impact on the communication between patients and healthcare professionals.

    False

    Name one benefit of social media for healthcare professionals.

    Professional networking

    E-professionalism is also referred to as __________ professionalism.

    <p>online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of social media with their examples:

    <p>Blogs / Microblogs = Twitter Content Communities = YouTube Social Networking Sites (SNSs) = Facebook Virtual gaming or social worlds = Second Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of social media?

    <p>Search engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The popularity of social media has decreased in recent years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one negative aspect of social media mentioned in the content?

    <p>Privacy issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of using social media in education?

    <p>Access to high-quality current information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social media can be detrimental to the professional image of health care professionals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one danger of social media regarding e-professionalism?

    <p>Loosening accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using social media for patient education raises public health ______.

    <p>awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential legal issue related to social media in health care?

    <p>Compromising confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often associated with unprofessional behavior on social media by healthcare professionals?

    <p>Demeaning content about patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using social media can enhance learner engagement and confidence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one way social media can enhance professional knowledge in health care.

    <p>Access to information from experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blurred boundaries between professional and personal life on social media only affects personal relationships.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following social media impacts to their descriptions:

    <p>Loosening Accountability = Eroding public trust Compromising Confidentiality = Ethical and legal breaches Patient Education = Raising public health awareness Healthcare Promotion = Promoting services by physicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal issue can arise from unprofessional behavior on social media for healthcare professionals?

    <p>Loss of credibility and potential licensing consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telemedicine is defined as practicing medicine over a __________.

    <p>distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following telehealth services with their descriptions:

    <p>Tele-training = Remote clinical services Tele-education = Providing education from a distance Tele-monitoring = Observing patient data remotely Tele-support = Offering remote assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a barrier to effective use of social media for healthcare professionals?

    <p>Lack of technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telehealth includes only clinical services.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that can hinder healthcare professionals from using social media effectively.

    <p>Time constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which medical fields is telemedicine commonly used?

    <p>Pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telemedicine is only suitable for emergency consultations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common application of telemedicine for video consultations?

    <p>Video chat platforms and specialized telemedicine apps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telemedicine consultations should be limited to ________ interventions during emergencies.

    <p>first aid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following telemedicine modes of communication with their characteristics:

    <p>Video = Real-time visual communication Audio = Phone consultations Text-based = Emails and chat systems Asynchronous = Non-real-time communication methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the management of chronic diseases using telemedicine?

    <p>Cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asynchronous communication includes phone calls.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be involved in telemedicine consultations according to the individuals involved?

    <p>Patient, caregiver, physician, health worker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element in the patient-physician relationship?

    <p>Mutual trust and respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In telemedicine, an explicit patient consent is optional.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two conditions where face-to-face consultation is preferred over telemedicine.

    <p>High risk patient with complex presentations, unsure about the mental capacity of the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The physician must safeguard against unauthorized access to ____ obtained during a telemedicine consultation.

    <p>data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements to their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Identification of Physician and Patient = Confirming identity through details like name and age Mode of Communication = Methods such as text, audio, or video Patient Consent = Obtaining explicit agreement for the consultation Patient Management = Planning and executing treatment and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered when preparing for a telemedicine consultation?

    <p>Patient’s financial situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The physician is required to inform the patient of their name and qualifications at the beginning of a consultation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Face-to-face consultations are preferred for patients who need to be examined for their _____.

    <p>conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    E-Professionalism

    • E-professionalism is digital professionalism.
    • It reflects traditional professionalism but through digital media.
    • E-professionalism is shaped by the intersection of medical professionalism and social media.
    • Social media involves applications that enable user-generated content and exchange.
    • Social media has become increasingly common in healthcare, connecting patients and professionals, and facilitating communication among healthcare teams.
    • Despite online challenges, social media adoption continues to rise, with millions joining online daily.

    Social Media and E-Professionalism

    • Social media platforms can be categorized into: collaborative projects, content communities, social networking sites, and virtual gaming or social worlds.
    • Examples include: Wikipedia, YouTube, Facebook, Second Life, Blogger, and Twitter.

    Benefits of Social Media for E-Professionalism

    • Professional Networking: Social media enables professionals to connect, share experiences, form communities, and find support.
    • Professional Education & Training: Social media facilitates access to knowledge from experts, creation of supportive learning communities, and use of technology for professional development.
    • Patient Education & Health Promotion: Social media can be used to educate patients and raise awareness about public health issues.

    Dangers of Social Media for E-Professionalism

    • Loosening Accountability: Social media can erode public trust due to the potential for poor quality information and damage the professional image, raising concerns about employment and career development as employers frequently check social media profiles.
    • Compromising Confidentiality: Sharing patient pictures, videos, or audio recordings online can violate confidentiality, both ethically and legally.
    • Blurred Professional Boundaries: Mixing professional and personal content online can raise concerns about privacy and maintaining the separation between professional and personal life.
    • Depiction of Unprofessional Behavior: Online behavior including intoxication, substance or illegal drug use, nudity, sexuality, discriminatory content, profanity, bullying, and content degrading patients, peers, educators, clinical sites, or the profession can be detrimental to professionalism.
    • Legal Issues: Unprofessional behavior on social media for healthcare professionals can have legal consequences, potentially impacting credibility and licensure.

    Barriers to Social Media Use in Healthcare

    • Lack of: time, knowledge, technical skills, previous education, and supportive institutional policies.
    • Developing and Sustaining Mutual Trust: Maintaining trust on social media platforms presents challenges.

    Telemedicine

    • Telemedicine is the practice of medicine over a distance, diagnosing and treating patients based on data, documents, and information transmitted through telecommunication systems and video conferencing tools.
    • Telemedicine offers a wide range of services, including remote clinical services (specifically referred to as telehealth) like tele-training, tele-education, tele-monitoring, and tele-support.
    • Telemedicine is commonly used in radiology, pathology, dermatology, and for managing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and asthma. .

    Telemedicine Classification

    • Mode of Communication: Video, Audio, Text-based (chat-based applications, websites, internet-based systems), Asynchronous (email, fax).
    • Consultation Purpose: Non-emergency (first contact, follow-up) and Emergency (first aid, life-saving measures, counseling, referral advice).
    • Individuals Involved: Patient to physician, caregiver to physician, physician to physician, and health worker to physician.

    Telemedicine Considerations

    • Timeliness: Telemedicine should be primarily used when a physician cannot physically present within a reasonable time period.
    • Trust and Identification: Mutual trust and respect are crucial for establishing a telemedical relationship, and reliable physician and patient identification methods are necessary.
    • Informed Consent: Informed consent is essential for all telemedicine consultations.
    • Confidentiality and Data Integrity: Physician must ensure patient confidentiality, privacy, and data integrity are not compromised.
    • Understanding and Treatment: The physician needs to ensure the patient has understood the advice and treatment.
    • Local Rules and Regulations: Compliance with local regulations and health institution policies regarding telemedicine is essential.

    Telemedicine Limitations

    • Face-to-Face Consultations are Preferable in: Complex presentations with high-risk patients, lack of access to patient medical records, need for patient examination, uncertainty about patient mental capacity, and prescription of high-risk drugs.

    Telemedicine Challenges

    • Patient Challenges: Fear, unfamiliarity, financial unavailability, literacy rates, language diversity.
    • Systemic Challenges: Government support, perspectives of medical practitioners, lack of basic amenities.

    Essential Elements of Telemedicine Consultations

    • Physician and patient identification
    • Mode of communication
    • Consent
    • Patient evaluation
    • Patient management

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    Explore the evolving concept of e-professionalism shaped by digital interactions and social media. This quiz delves into how professionals in healthcare can leverage social media for networking and communication, while also addressing the challenges they may face. Test your understanding of the implications of digital professionalism in today's world.

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