Anandita Agarwala1, Payal Kohli2, Salim S Virani3,4. 1. Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Washington University, 660 S. Euclid, Campus Box 8086, St. Louis, MO, USA. 2. Heart and Vascular Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA. 3. Sections of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. virani@bcm.edu. 4. Section of Cardiology, Health Services Research and Development, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. virani@bcm.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Media sources, such as the Internet, television, and social media, have become powerful communication tools that have transformed the way medical information is acquired across the world. RECENT FINDINGS: Over 40% of today's patients report that social media affects their healthcare decisions, and approximately 65% of healthcare professionals report using social media for professional activities. These enhanced communication tools have made a substantial impact on the widespread dissemination of medical information. However, as a consequence, popular media platforms have also become purveyors of medical misinformation. In this review, we propose a framework for clinicians on how to effectively and appropriately integrate medical information available via online resources including social media platforms into modern healthcare practices.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Media sources, such as the Internet, television, and social media, have become powerful communication tools that have transformed the way medical information is acquired across the world. RECENT FINDINGS: Over 40% of today's patients report that social media affects their healthcare decisions, and approximately 65% of healthcare professionals report using social media for professional activities. These enhanced communication tools have made a substantial impact on the widespread dissemination of medical information. However, as a consequence, popular media platforms have also become purveyors of medical misinformation. In this review, we propose a framework for clinicians on how to effectively and appropriately integrate medical information available via online resources including social media platforms into modern healthcare practices.
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Medical misinformation; Shared decision-making; Social media; Twitter
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