Author name: Justin Yeung

Dr. Justin K Yeung, MD FRCSC, is a plastic surgeon of the University of Calgary. Dr. Yeung received his medical degree from the University of British Columbia and completed his residency in Calgary. He then went on to complete his fellowship training through the New York University. He currently oversees general plastics, cosmetic and hand patients in his busy practice and serves as the Chief Clinical Implementation Officer for Think Tank Innovations, the Canadian tech firm behind the ShareSmart Secure Clinical Messenger app for smartphones. Mobile communication is used daily by today's healthcare professionals, however, issues with patient confidentiality, consent, and privacy are often overlooked. This article by Tim Wilson with the Canadian Healthcare Network details the problem and highlights ShareSmart as a possible solution for our country's doctors and nurses.