Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Should doctors use WhatsApp to bypass archaic NHS tech?

Should doctors use WhatsApp to bypass archaic NHS tech? 
Being able to seek advice on patient care is invaluable but I worry about how to keep sensitive information confidential
It’s Thursday night, and as I gear myself up for yet another round of night shifts a message flashes across my phone screen – it’s a group of colleagues on WhatsApp. They’re discussing an anonymised foetal cardiac tracing, recorded during the course of a birth, and sharing thoughts on the interpretation and appropriate management. The Guardian.

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