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Beyond Likes and Tweets: An In-depth Look at the Physician Social Media Landscape

FOGELSON, NICHOLAS S., RUBIN, ZARYA A., AULT, KEVIN A.·2013·Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

Abstract

Social networking sites are a popular way for physicians to communicate about clinical, professional, and social topics. These sites can be used for educational purposes, professional interaction, and for general discussion. There are many popular sites oriented toward health care professionals, each with their own functionality and style. We reviewed the top physician-oriented networking sites, as well as popular general social networking sites that can be used for physician communication. We also provide background on social media communication, as well as specific advice for online physician communication and a discussion of confidentiality.

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  • Studies have shown that 90% of medical doctors use some form of social media; of these, 60% stated that social media has positively influenced the quality of patient care they provide.

    “Additionally, studies have shown that 90% of medical doctors use some form of SM; of these, 60% of them stated that SM has positively influenced the quality of patient care they provide (6, 7).”

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Authors
FOGELSON, N. S., RUBIN, Z. A., & AULT, K. A.
Affiliations
  • Emory University (US)
  • UCB Pharma (United States) (US)
Corresponding author
FOGELSON, NICHOLAS S.
Venue
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
Published
2013-09
Volume
56
Issue
3
Pages
495-508
ISSN
0009-9201 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2325543845
Cited by
77
References
1
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 4
FWCI
3.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Media and Digital Communication
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Web and Library Services
Keywords
social networking sites, physician communication, social media, online professional networking, physician confidentiality, healthcare workers
MeSH terms
Communication, Confidentiality, Humans, Physicians, Social Networking, Social Media

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