Addressing Cyberbullying in Healthcare

Abstract

Technology increases healthcare cyberbullying. Healthcare cyberbullying causes, effects, and policy options are explored in this chapter. Content analysis of case studies and literature reveals healthcare professionals cyberbullying causes. Causes affect patients, healthcare workers, and others. This chapter starts by looking at the different types of cyberbullying and how they affect professionals and patients. It then moves on to talk about stakeholder awareness, legal guidelines for regular social media users, and ways for different stakeholders to voice their concerns. They undermine health personnel's morale and risk their lives. Patients may receive substandard care. To encourage tolerance among patients, professionals, and the public, the chapter recommends official and informal norms for all stakeholders and culture change. This chapter helps healthcare managers, lawmakers, researchers, and practitioners create a secure and respectful digital environment by examining technologies, human interactions, and regulations.