Panelists at the virtual Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings discussed the benefits and risks of social media for physicians and whether social media posts should be assessed when evaluating applicants for residency and other positions.
How Crowdsourcing Is Maximizing the Impact of Medical Research
Social Media Tips for Physicians
Rule #1: Use caution when tweeting details or photos related to a specific case, even if you don’t use a patient’s name.
Link up with Other Physicians on Networking Websites
Physician-centered networking websites offer collaboration, education, and industry news
Social Media, Blogs, Online Tools Can Help Physicians Boost Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction accounts for 30% of CMS value-based purchasing model for hospital reimbursement
Social Media Can Enhance a Physician Practice and Patient Care
What role does social media play in otolaryngology?
Mayo Clinic Maximizes Learning Through Social Media
Clinic’s Center for Social Media showcases health-care-related videos, circulates information to health professionals nationwide
Patient Education Reinvented in the Digital Age
Health websites, social media, and email have changed patient access to information and physicians
Social Media a Paradox for Healthcare Professionals
Sites provide tool to market products, services, but comments hard to control
Pharmaceutical Industry Opens Line of Communication Through Social Media
Some segments of the industry have established intranets, private Websites designed to enhance information sharing within the organization