Select one of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend?

Select one of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend?

  • Nanotechnology
  • Consumer health informatics (CHI)
  • Telehealth (or telenursing)/virtual healthcare
  • Social media healthcare applications
  • Health-focused wearable technology
  • eHealth