• Discuss the benefits and risks of using social media in contemporary healthcare.

Discuss the benefits and risks of using social media in contemporary healthcare.
A good introduction is interesting and tells the reader:
• what the report is all about- provide definitions and references
• A little bit about why this is important
• Outlines for the reader what you will be discussing in the rest of the report.
Context
• Consider the different social media platforms that can be used.
• The uses of social media by healthcare workers in contemporary healthcare
• Discuss the professional guidelines for using social media
Social media platforms
Here you could describe the types of social media platforms and give examples. It is maybe a good idea to provide a Table to summaries these platforms. For example:
Table 1. The various forms xxxx

Reasons to engage social media
You could talk about the reasons why people use social media, remember we discussed people use social media to ‘push different agendas, e.g. politicians, marketing, branding, build reputation, survey, provide better support……. You could also put more focus on why health professionals use social media.
Professional guidelines.
Here you need to talk about what the professional guidelines (e.g. NMBA) say about social media.
Risks
• Use the headings political, legal and social issues
o Consider the dangers of using social media to patients, healthcare workers and the community.
Political
You could talk about how social media influences public policy (don’t forget this section is all about ‘risks’!)
Legal
You could talk about privacy, confidentiality and consent in social media. (don’t forget this section is all about ‘risks’!)
Social.
You could talk about social risks related to social media. For example, social influences, cyberbullying etc.
Benefits
o Consider the benefits of using social media to patients, healthcare workers and the community.
Support networks.
You could talk about how social media can provide support network in general (don’t forget this section is all about ‘benefits’!)
Professional nurse.
You could talk about how social media can provide support for nurses. (don’t forget this section is all about ‘benefits’!)
Improving patient outcomes.
You could talk about how social media can provide support for patients. (don’t forget this section is all about ‘benefits’!)
Communication.
You could talk about how social media can enhance communication for health professionals and patients. (don’t forget this section is all about ‘benefits’!)

Last Completed Projects