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Week 7: Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings (graded)

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This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion.

• How can the use of the nurse’s personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively?
• What are the ethical and legal implications?
• What does the professional literature say about how communication devices can support safe nursing practice?