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Q98 of 149
intermediate
social-media
confidentiality
professional-boundaries
HIPAA
ANCC
AANPCB
A PMHNP working in an outpatient clinic is considering starting a social media support group for patients with anxiety. Is this appropriate?
A
Yes — social media groups are innovative.
B
This raises significant ethical and legal concerns. A provider-run social media group creates confidentiality risks, boundary issues, documentation challenges, and liability exposure. Consider alternatives that maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
C
It is appropriate if the group is set to "private" and all members consent.
D
It is appropriate if the PMHNP uses a pseudonym.
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