[1] Whereas behavior in social media can be perceived by medical and nursing boards as unprofessional, this can lead to
imposing restrictions or suspending or revoking licenses
. The risk that health-care professional might unintentionally disseminate sensitive proprietary patient data existed before social media.
How does the media influence health policy?
The findings of the evaluation studies suggest that media interventions may have a positive impact when used as accountability tools leading to prioritizing and initiating policy discussions, as tools to increase policymakers’ awareness, as tools to influence policy formulation, as awareness tools leading to policy …
Social media has become a cost-effective way for public health practice to
inform audiences of health issues, enhance communication during public health emergencies or outbreaks, and respond to public reporting of a particular public health issue
.
The use of public opinion that has been expressed through social media could lead to
higher confidence about the public acceptance of the policies being formulated
, empowering all sectors of a community to contribute to policy development, and creating data-driven governance (Williams, 2019).
When used cautiously, social media can provide the obvious advantages such as
professional networking, clinical education, and patients’ health promotion
. However, when used unwisely, social media has its disadvantages such as violation of patients’ confidentiality and privacy and can lead to formidable consequences.
Twelve potential limitations policymakers may wish to consider noted in literature regarding social media and health communication (including
lack of reliability, confidentiality and privacy
, and overload of information and the dissemination of false information and analysis).
Does the media influence public policy?
Media can also influence how the public and policymakers view or think about certain issues through selecting some aspects of a perceived reality and making them more salient in a communicating text [12].
PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA BY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
HCPs can use social media to
potentially improve health outcomes, develop a professional network, increase personal awareness of news and discoveries, motivate patients, and provide health information to the community
.
What is an example of media influencing health?
Many movies and tv shows advertise fast food
. Commercials have a negitive effect on health. When these fast food places have commercials they don’t included nutritional values of the food.
The more time spent on social media can lead to cyberbullying, social anxiety, depression, and exposure to content that is not age appropriate
.
Social networks influence health behaviors
—from smoking and diet adherence to preventative screening and exercise habits. Through the web, individuals can find support, and share and receive information via online networks.
What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process?
What do the media most provide the public with by covering policy and the lawmaking process? …
The media presents information, allowing the public to stay informed about current and proposed laws
. The media’s constant presentation of information requires that the public gain a comprehensive understanding of policy.
A social media policy is
an official company document that provides guidelines and requirements for your organization’s social media use
. It covers your brand’s official channels, as well as how employees use social media, both personally and professionally.
A communication platform such as social media is persuasive, and often works to change or influence opinions when it comes to political views because of the abundance of ideas, thoughts, and opinions circulating through the social media platform.
What are the disadvantages of media and technology to our health?
While many of our exchanges are generally harmless, overusing these services can impact our well-being.
Social media addiction is linked to a rise in mental health disorders like depression suicidal ideation, particularly in teenagers
.
HCPs take extreme caution in sharing information online, afraid that it
patient’s privacy
. To avoid this, all healthcare providers should adhere to the HIPAA Compliance which is a set of regulatory rules concerning the privacy, security, and integrity of confidential health information.
Social media
educates and informs both physicians and patients
. The healthcare system is more transparent regarding outcomes, cost and value. Greater trust follows positive relationships between patient and provider. Social media supports brand recognition, and organizational and individual reputation.
What role does the media play in a democracy?
Normative roles of media in democracy
It provides information to individuals to make their own decisions. Media democracy uses journalism as a means to improve the quality of public life and promote democratic forms. It serves as a glue to hold community together.
How are policies influenced?
Public policies are influenced by a variety of factors including
public opinion, economic conditions, new scientific findings, technological change, interest groups, NGOs, business lobbying, and political activity
.
How has the Internet changed political communication?
The Internet may also change the way in which political groups and politicians conduct election campaigns, keep in touch with constituents, and forge alliances with other groups or individuals. The Internet may also enable small groups with limited resources to participate in the political process.
Physicians are also using social media to
promote patient health care education
. They tweet, make blog posts, record videos, and participate in disease-specific discussion forums focused on patient education.
