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Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Patient Consent Preferences During Pandemics

Enhancing Practitioner Skills Through Patient Consent Preferences During Pandemics

Introduction

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamics of patient consent for sharing personal health information (PHI) have undergone significant changes. The study titled Patient consent preferences on sharing personal health information during the COVID-19 pandemic: “the more informed we are, the more likely we are to help” provides valuable insights into these evolving preferences. As practitioners, understanding these changes can enhance our ability to make data-driven decisions that respect patient autonomy while facilitating essential research.

Key Findings from the Research

The study highlights several critical shifts in patient consent preferences during the pandemic:

Implications for Practitioners

As practitioners, we can leverage these findings to improve our practices and patient interactions:

Encouraging Further Research

The findings from this study open avenues for further research. Practitioners are encouraged to explore how these consent preferences impact patient outcomes and the effectiveness of research during global crises. Understanding the nuances of patient trust and consent can lead to more informed and ethical research practices.

Conclusion

Incorporating the insights from this study into our practices can enhance patient trust and participation in research. By prioritizing transparency, ethical standards, and dynamic consent models, practitioners can contribute to a more patient-centered approach to health information sharing.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Patient consent preferences on sharing personal health information during the COVID-19 pandemic: “the more informed we are, the more likely we are to help”.


Citation: Tosoni, S., Voruganti, I., Lajkosz, K., Mustafa, S., Phillips, A., Kim, S. J., Wong, R. K. S., Willison, D., Virtanen, C., Heesters, A., & Liu, F. F. (2022). Patient consent preferences on sharing personal health information during the COVID-19 pandemic: “the more informed we are, the more likely we are to help.” BMC Medical Ethics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-022-00790-z
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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