In any relationship a simple misunderstanding has the potential to undermine something good. Doctors and patients are no different. I recently consulted with a mother concerned about the distended appearance of her baby’s belly. Before the visit her mom had done her diligence by taking digital images of her daughter’s abdomen. Dozens actually. And at her visit ... Continue Reading about Doctors, Patients and the Disconnected Agenda
VaultPress – How I Protect 33 charts
I spend a lot of time and energy generating content for this blog. But it wasn’t until recently that I started thinking about what would happen to my content if 33 charts was on the wrong end of a server error. What if I was targeted by a hacker? What if I lost it all? So I hired Vaultpress. VaultPress is a protection and backup service built on Automattic, the ... Continue Reading about VaultPress – How I Protect 33 charts
8 Ways Physicians Can Stay Professional on Social Media
As more doctors find their way into the world of social media, the issue of professional conduct will start to get more attention. Here’s how I (try to) keep myself on the straight and narrow: 1. I understand that I have boundaries. I see my professional and personal spaces as very close. So I recognize that I have to be really careful with what I say and ... Continue Reading about 8 Ways Physicians Can Stay Professional on Social Media
Who Will Police Physicians on Social Media?
The AMA this week released basic guidelines for physicians using social media. This is important because it represents the first time that a major physician organization here in the United States has stepped up to give physicians social direction. It raises the question: who will police physicians on social media? This caught my eye: When physicians see content ... Continue Reading about Who Will Police Physicians on Social Media?
AMA Social Media Policy – Professionalism Online
A new policy on professionalism in the use of social media was adopted at the November 8th 2010 meeting of the American Medical Association. The AMA Office of Media Relations was kind enough to share a copy of the AMA Social Media Policy: The Internet has created the ability for medical students and physicians to communicate and share information quickly and to ... Continue Reading about AMA Social Media Policy – Professionalism Online
6 Signs (for Physicians) That Social Media is Not for You
We sing the praises of physician connection. But maybe it isn’t for everyone. Here are 6 signs (for physicians) that social media is not for you: 1. You hate what you do. Social involvement requires some degree of passion for what you’re discussing. If you're unhappy at medicine and you’re generally an angry sort you might keep things to yourself. Unless of ... Continue Reading about 6 Signs (for Physicians) That Social Media is Not for You