The recently enacted Penal Code does not prohibit the use of WhatsApp for communication between doctors and patients. However, the strengthening of penalties for negligence encourages professionals to limit their online exchanges. This situation raises concerns about a potential decrease in remote consultations, as doctors seek to avoid legal complications. Patients, for their part, worry about having to travel for simple issues.
The new Penal Code raises concerns among doctors about the use of WhatsApp
This article was updated at 22:45.