Read the points below and answer the questions posed- Submit your answers in the form of a report to the dropbox (Group or Individual for Lesson 10) – by
July 28 at midnight (11:59 PM) and also post a copy in the scribe board for class-wide information-

Review the following scenario and the website links provided- Identify the privacy risks related to personal health information- Prepare a summary of your
findings-

Social media and online forums have continued to grow exponentially. There are over 1 billion (and counting) registered users on Facebook alone- Health
specific social media websites are used by both health care professionals and patients- While this dimension of social interaction can be beneficial in
providing medical knowledge; are there risks as well?

Examine a social media or a professional forum site such as www-patientslikeme-com or httpzllwww-webmd-com/ or any other one that you choose-

Identify the privacy risks to users regarding personal health information that may be shared when accessing these forums- Are there other concerns that
users should take into consideration when using the intemet to research health care questions? Submit a summary of your findings-

To further inspire you in your research, watch these informative, thought provoking and entertaining presentations from TED: Ideas worth spreading
(Ted-com)- Right click on the link and open in a new tab for most efficient viewing- As you listen to these speakers, extrapolate the effects these revealing
facts might have in a health care setting- How do these presentations make you feel about the privacy of your personal information? How can you work as a
health care professional to safeguard your own and your patient/clients’ health and personal information?: