Emerging social media platforms appear to come with a requisite social media guru kabuki dance. The Platform appears. The Platform bows to the gurus looking desperately to publicize that they've been bowed to. The guru teases the masses with what they can't have. The masses get whipped into a frenzy. Scarcity, of course, makes the heart grow fonder and the network ... Continue Reading about The Social Media Kabuki Dance
Social Media, Residents and Responsibility
There was a time when the information concerning patients could never reach the outside of a hospital. Or at least it was difficult. What was discussed on an overhead projector in a dark conference room never had the capacity to reach beyond our personal space. New technology has created the ability for us to instantly share our work with the world. This creates ... Continue Reading about Social Media, Residents and Responsibility
Should Mediocre Doctors Use Facebook?
This quote from Gary Vaynerchuk's new book, The Thank You Economy caught my attention: "Any doctor who isn't supremely confident that he or she is offering the best care available has no business on Facebook or Yelp, or even Citysearch or Angie's List." The quote comes from a chapter profiling the social media success of San Francisco dentist Dr. Irena ... Continue Reading about Should Mediocre Doctors Use Facebook?
Should Twitter be Restricted at Scientific Meetings?
This NCI Cancer Bulletin article on the use of social media at this week's American Society of Clinical Oncology is worth reading. It showcases how a major medical organization sees social media unfolding at a national meeting. I’ll be following #ASCO11 closely where some sources predict the Tweet count could reach 10-15,000. What caught my eye was discussion ... Continue Reading about Should Twitter be Restricted at Scientific Meetings?
5 Fresh Medical Voices
I love finding new physician voices. Here are a few that I’ve been peeking at over the past couple months. They’re worth checking out. Linda Pourmassina. Linda is an internist in Seattle and one of the finest writers in the medical blogosphere. You can find her over at Pulsus where she offers commentary on an eclectic mix of medical goodness ranging from ... Continue Reading about 5 Fresh Medical Voices
Unprofessional Physician Behavior on Twitter
I woke up this morning to a couple of DMs from physicians alerting me to the Twitter thread seen below (tweets read bottom to top). Is it unprofessional? Decide for yourself. Whether you change details or not, the use of the social space at the comical expense of those we’re called to treat is irresponsible. While the detailed depiction of the patient's problem ... Continue Reading about Unprofessional Physician Behavior on Twitter