97% of interns at UHL exchange confidential patient information without consent

The research has found that interns are using instant messengers like WhatsApp because it's the easiest way to share details.

97% of interns at UHL exchange confidential patient information without consent

97% of interns at University Hospital Limerick exchange confidential patient information without their consent.

That's according to a new study in the medical journal BMJ innovations.

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