(Summary of) AMA Policy: Professionalism in the Use of Social Media

Physicians today are struggling with how best to engage in social media dialogues.  They need to be present to dispel some of the myths that are propagated in the space.  However, they also must be careful in how they engage.  They AMA has some handy guidelines that were recently released.  Hopefully this will help to provide some guidance and encourage physicians to jump in!

AMA Policy: Professionalism in the Use of Social Media

• Know patient privacy and confidentiality standards
• Use privacy settings when using social media
• Maintain patient-physician boundaries
• Separate personal and professional content online
• Tell professional friends if you see inappropriate content
• Recognize that your reputation follows you online and off line

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Would love to hear your thoughts on physicians use of social media.  Have you seen anyone doing it well?  

Thank you!

Sunnie