Major Depressive Disorder Attends in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 35yo Woman | Patient Safety | SMLE Q#11801
SMLE Question #11801
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Patient Safety
Objective: OBJ-432
Last updated: February 2026
A 35-year-old woman with major depressive disorder attends outpatient psychiatric follow-up. The psychiatrist types clinical notes containing diagnosis, medication changes, and psychosocial history into a personal smartphone. The device is not hospital-approved, is not connected to the electronic medical record, is protected only by a simple screen lock, is not encrypted, and has multiple non-medical apps installed. Which of the following best describes the primary ethical and patient-safety concern with this practice?
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