Module 5 - Social Media

Question 1

Strategies to avoid being shunned through social media

Answer 1

1) Stay away from controversial topics
2) Have time between when you make a post and post it
3) Have a second reader of your posts
4) Consider what you say publicly as both a professionals and an individual

Question 2

What are 7 risks/drawbacks of using social media

Answer 2

1) Potentially sharing inaccurate information (outside of scope of practice or breach of privacy)
2) Committing plagiarism
3) Could be hacked
4) Blurred lines between personal and professional information
5) Breach of professional standards (patient confidentiality)
6) Your message is taken out of context
7) Falling behind on responding to followers

Question 3

What are 6 benefits of using social media

Answer 3

1. Build public profile for career (find job, promotion)
2. Build professional reputation
3. Network with other healthcare professionals
4. Stay up to date on advances in your field
5. Provide public with accurate, evidence-based information
6. Market yourself to potential clients or other referral sources

Question 4

Some questions to ask yourself before posting on social media

Answer 4

Question 5

PHIPA (Information and privacy commissioner of Ontario) rules in regards to social media

Answer 5

1. Obtain consent before health info is collected or used
2. Keep everything in strictest confidence
3. The manner in which health info is collected

Question 6

What are 4 repercussions for breaching personal health information privacy act and is there a time limit?

Answer 6