Social media:when mob mentality takes over and nurses turn on nurses

摘要

High-profile cases, where hospitals are involved in ethically complex treatment decisions, can lead to their staff being caught up in a media frenzy. 'The press packs aren't just there for one day,' says Stephen McKeever, a senior lecturer in children's nursing at London Southbank University. 'Nursing staff are often dealing with very difficult circumstances - [and then they have] a microphone shoved in their face every time they walk out the door. Even if you're not in that team, you can still be asked repeatedly for comments. It doesn't help the situation.'