Social Media Use by Physicians Causes Distracted Doctoring
The disturbing trend of medical professionals using cell phones and other mobile devices while working has lead to a deterioration in patient care. There have been many instances where medical malpractice was caused by physicians making phone calls, texting, and/or using social media while administering care to patients.Doctors Frustrated with Their Professions Result in Poor Patient Care
There has been a correlation between doctors frustrated with their profession and the deterioration of patient care. Overworked and unhappy doctors are more likely to make medical errors. This can lead to the rise in higher incidents of medical malpractice. Doctor enthusiasm has declined because of the limited time they are allowed with patients, understaffing, and dissatisfaction in salary.Short-Staffing of Nurses Leads to Low Quality Care
Hospitals have been short-staffing their nurses for monetary budget reasons, which has had a negative impact on the quality of care administered to patients. Studies published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) have shown a correlation between short-staffing of nurses and higher rates of poor health results for patients.