Discussion Question
This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion.
- How can the use of the nurse’s personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively?
- What are the ethical and legal implications of the use of personal devices?
- What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?
Solution
Week 7 Discussion: Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings
Personal communication devices (PCDs) e.g. smartphones have changed life in many aspects. Just like everyone else, nurses and other healthcare professionals use smartphones. The use of PCDs in healthcare has both positive and negative impacts. One of the positive impacts is the improvement of communication. PCDs allows communication to be streamlined by allowing healthcare providers to reach one other, enhancing timely communication (Vearrier, Rosenberger, & Weber, 2018). Secondly,…………………….please follow the link below to purchase the solution for $5
