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WhatsApp in Stroke Systems: Current Use and Regulatory Concerns.
Juan M Calleja-Castillo1, Gina Gonzalez-Calderon2
1Neurology, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía, México City, Mexico.
Frontiers in Neurology
|June 16, 2018
Summary
WhatsApp is a cheap telemedicine tool for stroke medicine, aiding clinical decisions in developing nations. However, its use raises significant privacy and regulatory concerns that need addressing.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Telemedicine
- Stroke Medicine
Background:
- Physicians widely use smartphones, including applications like WhatsApp, which has billions of users globally.
- Instant communication is critical in Stroke Medicine for coordinating care among large teams.
- Economic constraints in developing countries limit access to advanced communication platforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the diverse applications of WhatsApp as a clinical tool within stroke systems.
- To identify and discuss the potential privacy and regulatory challenges associated with WhatsApp's use in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on WhatsApp's role in clinical settings.
- Analysis of its utility in resource-limited environments for stroke care.
- Examination of existing and needed regulatory frameworks.
Main Results:
- WhatsApp serves as an accessible, cost-effective platform for telemedicine, clinical data sharing, and real-time guidance in stroke care.
- Its adoption facilitates organizational efficiency and clinical decision-making, particularly in developing countries.
- Significant privacy and regulatory issues accompany its use, with varying legislative responses globally.
Conclusions:
- WhatsApp offers valuable benefits as a clinical tool in stroke medicine, especially in resource-constrained settings.
- Addressing the associated privacy and regulatory concerns is crucial for its safe and effective implementation.
- Further development of guidelines and legislation is necessary to support its role in telemedicine.
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