Facebook, twitter and texting are options that families are utilizing to communicate latest information on family members conditions during hospital stays. No matter how complicated the update, the message can be sent to several persons at one time by using any of these media.Recently a friend on facebook was coping with an ill parent. My friend posted several updates on how the parent was doing but also on how the family was doing. I found it very informing but also able to post words of support without “bothering” the family. This way my friend knew I was thinking of the family but not intruding upon their difficult time.
Facebook also was the source of information on a school friend who recently had an accident that left him seriously injured. I know prior to facebook, I would have never known about my friend’s serious injuries. I was thankful that I could send wells wishes to him and his family.
Twitter has been a brilliant way to keep family members not only informed but in touch with each other. One instance is in when you have a love one in ICU. ICU visits are restricted by time and the number of guest. Family in the waiting room can get updates on their family instantly by using twitter. Personally I have been using text messages in group form to let everyone know of two of my family members’ conditions. While some of my family and friend are near a computer, all of them have cell phones. It was useful and resourceful to text everyone at one time to give them the latest information.
As medical technologies get more advance, family members stay connected using different social media platforms. These are just a few examples of the family circle keeping together.
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