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Ask a lawyer: Electronic medical records and independent practice

Question: I have an independent foot care practice and have been using paper charting but am considering starting to chart in a Word document on my laptop. Is this appropriate? Answer: In every Canadian province or territory, there is legislation to protect the privacy of personal health information (PHI). These laws create obligations as to…

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Ask a lawyer: Social media

Question: A nurse working in primary care receives a “friend” request on her Facebook site from someone with a familiar-sounding name. The picture accompanying the request is of a lakeside sunset, so she cannot tell who sent the request. Because the name sounds familiar, she accepts the request. After going through the requestor’s profile, she…

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Ask a lawyer: Texting updates to other health professionals

Question:  Lately, I have been using my personal smartphone to text updates to physicians regarding patients. Is this practice acceptable?  Answer: Mobile devices offer nurses and other healthcare professionals a convenient, user-friendly way to communicate with each other. Texting is fast, direct and simplifies the pager system that hospitals and other health care organizations have…

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Cyberlaw

Introduction Many nurses use the Internet at home for personal matters, and at work to do research, access information and communicate. This novel communication tool is convenient, efficient and has opened many doors for us, but not without legal risks. It is important to be aware of the legal risks involved when using the Internet,…

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InfoLAW: Legal Risks of Email – Part 1: Privacy Concerns

Privacy Concerns Health care organizations and health care professionals use email extensively because of its speed, reliability and convenience. However, the same characteristics that make email use advantageous are also the source of legal risks, including potential privacy breaches. Being aware of the risks inherent in the use of email can help nurses manage those…

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InfoLAW: Legal Risks of Email – Part 2: Practical Considerations

Email, in some cases, may be the preferred option to communicate with patients or others efficiently and expeditiously. Before using email, it is important for nurses to be aware of the risks and alternative ways to transmit information. In addition to the privacy and confidentiality considerations set out in the infoLAW, The Legal Risks of…

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InfoLAW: Mobile Devices in the Workplace

Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets are powerful tools. When used in appropriate ways, these devices may generally help nurses communicate with colleagues and patients, as well as keep notes, research medications, monitor patient’s medical devices and aid in virtual care. While there are significant benefits that come with the integration of smartphones and…

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InfoLAW: Mobile Healthcare Apps

The term “app” became a catchphrase several years ago when Apple popularized the term through the company’s iTunes store. The term generally refers to small programs, called applications, developed specifically for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Potential Uses and Benefits of Mobile Health-care Apps Mobile health-care apps have been developed to provide health-care…

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InfoLAW: Privacy and Electronic Medical Records

Electronic medical records (EMR) are now common to most nursing practices. To protect the privacy of patients’ personal health information, nurses should be aware of the unique privacy issues related to the use of EMR. Privacy Risks Access An increasing number of privacy breach cases involve unauthorized and inappropriate access by employees into their employer’s…

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InfoLAW: Social Media

Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok, YouTube, and LinkedIn allow us to communicate in real-time with “friends”, “followers” or the public. Nurses may use these sites as research and educational tools, for information sharing and as a way to network or socialize. Understanding the legal considerations involved in using social…

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