This post from John Mandrola got me thinking about physician meetings. He tells about his experience at weekly rounds were he endured a presentation on health reform. But John had heard it before. It had been played out in the medical infosphere. His story illustrates how physician-physician communication sits at the cusp of two generations. There’s the last ... Continue Reading about How Relevant are Physician Meetings?
Medical Students Change, Anatomy Stays the Same
I just can’t imagine life today as a medical student. Every medical publication in the palm of your hand. The capacity to create an audience and publish at your own will. Real-time dialog between students, faculty, anyone. Global reach from your phone. It’s mind-boggling really. This is in stark contrast to my experience. My world was centered on index cards, ... Continue Reading about Medical Students Change, Anatomy Stays the Same
Doctors, Patients and the Disconnected Agenda
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
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