Abstract

Social media allows the instantaneous dissemination of information to a large audience.Thus, social media provides a means for distributing vital health care information—and an easy means of violating patient privacy. This article provides a summary of social media and privacy laws, discusses the legal issues health care organizations and workers face when a breach of patient privacy occurs, and offers best practices for avoiding privacy violations.

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