After reviewing my social media accounts, I have noticed that some of the content in my page could be regarded as inappropriate. The inappropriate conversations and posts involved discussions about patients’ cases, particularly the unique cases that stand out. For instance, cases in which patients appear to make illogical decisions. An example that stands out is one in which a patient declined to accept dialysis simply because he preferred going to a faith healer. The patient’s medical condition worsened and he was eventually brought in for the dialysis although his condition had worsened to an extent that he required a kidney transplant in order to continue surviving. The social media conversation went on to discuss the patient’s case with other medical personnel, and some of the contributors to the conversation identified the patient’s name and facility in which the case occurred. Professionalism and Social Media Essay Discussion Paper The conversation was considered inappropriate since it violated five provisions in the nursing code of ethics. Firstly, the conversation violated the first provision concerned with showing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of every patient. The conversation did not respect the inherent dignity of the patient (University of Southern Indiana, 2020).
Secondly, the conversation violated the third provision concerned with promoting, advocating for, and protecting the safety, health and rights of patients. The conversation reveals that the patient’s right to privacy was violated. Thirdly, it violated the fifth provision that is concerned with duties to others to include responsibility to promote safety and health, and preserve integrity and wholeness of character. The conversation did not preserve the nurse’s integrity and wholeness of character as it bordered on ‘gossip’ and discussion of a patient without prior express permission. Fourthly, it violated the sixth provision that is concerned with establishing, maintaining and improving the ethical environment. The nurse acted in an unethical manner by discussing case details and identifying a patient outside the care environment without prior express permission. Finally, the conversation violates the sixth provision by failing to maintain the integrity of the profession and failing to integrate the principles social justice into health and nursing policy (University of Southern Indiana, 2020).
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