Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Am J Bioeth. 2012;12(10):28-33. doi: 10.1080/15265161.2012.708088.
The computer revolution has had an enormous effect on all aspects of the practice of medicine, yet little thought has been given to the role of social media in identifying treatment choices for incompetent patients. We are currently living in the "Internet age" and many people have integrated social media into all aspects of their lives. As use becomes more prevalent, and as users age, social media are more likely to be viewed as a source of information regarding medical care preferences. This article explores the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of social media in surrogate decision making.
计算机革命对医学实践的各个方面都产生了巨大的影响，但很少有人考虑社交媒体在确定无行为能力患者的治疗选择方面的作用。我们现在正生活在“互联网时代”，许多人已经将社交媒体融入到生活的各个方面。随着使用的普及，以及用户年龄的增长，社交媒体更有可能被视为医疗偏好信息的来源。本文探讨了在代理决策中使用社交媒体所引发的伦理和法律问题。
