Social Media provides a great opportunity for physicians to discover and learn new information, share ideas, and communicate with their peers or patients. However, many physicians believe that the use of social media can bring them potential liability due to negative comments by patients. The present article provides a risk-benefit assessment on the use of social media in medical practice while highlighting key tips on the smart use of social media for the career growth of a physician.
Understanding the risk Breaches in patient privacy: The primary concerns with the use of social media revolves around maintaining patient privacy. Thus, physicians should ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained while discussing a patient case on social platforms. Poor quality of information: While providing information to patients on social media, physicians should strictly check the reliability…
