Mitigating Risk When Using Social Media & Technology in Psychiatry-View Presentation

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In this CME presentation titled "Mitigating Risk when Using Social Media and Technology in Psychiatry," the speaker discusses various risk management strategies related to the use of social media and technology in the field of psychiatry. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and boundary issues while using social media and highlights potential liability exposures for healthcare providers. The speaker also provides recommendations for handling negative online reviews and discusses the standard of care as it relates to social media usage. Furthermore, the presentation covers the use of patient portals as a secure means of communication, the significance of encryption and HIPAA compliance in protecting patient information, and the emerging trends and implications of technology use in psychiatry. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to maintain professional behavior, respect patient privacy, and follow ethical guidelines in their use of social media and technology.

Keywords

CME presentation

risk management

social media

technology

psychiatry

patient confidentiality

boundary issues

liability exposures