Keywords

electronic health record, ethics, health information technology, nursing practice, research

 

Authors

  1. Thompson, Sondatre M.

Abstract

Abstract: Health information technology (HIT) has become essential for nursing practice. However, the lack of digital literacy leaves some nurses unaware of serious ethical issues that may occur when using it. This article describes the ethical issues that arise with the use of HIT in everyday nursing practice as well as in research activities, and outlines options for mitigation.