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- Title
NETWORKING, INTERNET AND PROFESSIONALISM - A FOCUS ON DIGITAL PSYCHIATRY.
- Authors
SHEIKH, NOSHEEN
- Abstract
How can psychiatrists integrate technology professionally into clinical practice? This paper will address key concerns that can arise with the use of technology. It will also look at promising technological opportunities that can be integrated into psychiatric practice while respecting professional boundaries. Finally, recommendations for use of technology in psychiatric practice will be discussed. Review of articles and Guidelines for ethical conduct on social media as discussed at a workshop called "Blurred Lines: Challenges Encountered by Psychiatry Trainees in Maintaining Professionalism in the Digital Age,' at the APA annual convention. A few important points from these guidelines: All content should be considered public and permanent; Always consider patient privacy and confidentiality in social media; Utilize privacy settings to safeguard personal information and content; Maintain appropriate boundaries when interacting with patients online; Consider keeping separate personal and professional social media accounts; When you find unprofessional content posted by a colleague, bring it to the attention of the colleague; if it is not adequately addressed, bring it to the attention appropriate authorities; When in doubt about certain aspects of technology, ask an expert (eg, IT, risk management, legal, clinical, ethical). In general, psychiatrists need to appreciate that technology is here to stay and represents a critical change to the framework of practicing psychiatry. By spurning technology, psychiatrists may risk failing to understand its importance in the lives of patients as well as its inevitable role in clinical practice. By embracing technology without caution, they risk violating professional roles and boundaries. By keeping in mind some caveats, psychiatrists can successfully employ technology in their practice.
- Subjects
PSYCHIATRY; MEDICAL technology; PSYCHIATRIC practice; SOCIAL media; GUIDELINES; PSYCHIATRISTS
- Publication
Journal of Pakistan Psychiatric Society, 2015, Vol 12, Issue 1, p65
- ISSN
1726-8710
- Publication type
Article