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Physicians, Social/Public Media, Uncategorized

Doctors in Social Media Shouldn’t Be Anonymous

November 30, 2009 By Bryan Vartabedian · Reading Time: 2 minutes

I see it from time to time. The doctor with a voice who’s uncomfortable with transparency. They post and comment under the cozy blanket of putative anonymity. But it’s bad policy. Here’s why doctors need to be outed in social media: Anonymity is a fantasy.It’s remarkably difficult to achieve.With small thoughts you can hide – in fact, no one cares who you are.If you ... Continue Reading about Doctors in Social Media Shouldn’t Be Anonymous

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Are Physicians Obligated to Participate in Social Media?

October 20, 2009 By Bryan Vartabedian · Reading Time: 2 minutes

Online socialization is growing. Information is flowing faster than ever and the fastest flowing stuff relates to health. As the dissemination of health information via social platforms escalates, should physicians look more seriously at weighing in? Perhaps more importantly, are physicians obligated to participate in social media? Sounds crazy, I know. After all, ... Continue Reading about Are Physicians Obligated to Participate in Social Media?

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Are Doctors Too Busy for Social Media?

April 7, 2009 By Bryan Vartabedian · Reading Time: 2 minutes

Last week I spoke on social media at the AMA’s National Association of Medical Communicators conference in New Mexico. Loads of interest and lots of questions from physicians and communication professionals. The number one question: “How do I find time for social media?” This is a great question since social media outlets are not only growing but they’re ... Continue Reading about Are Doctors Too Busy for Social Media?

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Bryan Vartabedian is a pediatrician at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital and one of health care’s influential voices on technology & medicine.
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