The Nurse Works in a Healthcare Clinic in Which Providers

Multiple Choice

The nurse works in a healthcare clinic in which providers communicate with one another and with patients using e-mail. What guideline associated with this method of communication should the healthcare providers follow?

A) Categorize patients according to major medical diagnosis and create groups educational e-mails.
B) Delete messages as soon as possible to protect confidentiality.
C) Inform patients of anyone else who will be reading messages.
D) Use e-mail as the primary method of communication.