Communication in Healthcare: Global challenges in the 21st Century
Etheredge, H.-R.; Fabian, J. · Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie · 2022 · Heft 01 · S. 029 bis 035
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Zusammenfassung
AbstractThis article explores the communication challenges brought about by the digital revolution in the 21st century for healthcare professionals internationally. It particularly focuses on the use of content-generating and sharing platforms like social media. Globally, healthcare has been irrevocably altered by digital innovation and health professionals deploy an extensive range of social media and web-based tools on a daily basis. However, many healthcare professionals use these platforms in a regulatory vacuum—where there may not be specific legal or ethical guidance—and without an appreciation of the asso…