Social media and professional identity: Pitfalls and potential
| Autor: | Andrew O’Regan, William H. Smithson, Eimear Spain |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Medical 020205 medical informatics media_common.quotation_subject education MEDLINE Identity (social science) 02 engineering and technology computer.software_genre Education 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Perception 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Social media 030212 general & internal medicine media_common Education Medical Conflict of Interest business.industry Online presence management Conflict of interest Guidance documents General Medicine Public relations Professionalism business Psychology Social Media computer Social psychology |
| Zdroj: | Medical Teacher. 40:112-116 |
| ISSN: | 1466-187X 0142-159X |
| Popis: | Social media developments have completely changed how information is accessed and communicated. While great potential exists with these platforms, recent reports of online unprofessional behavior by doctors has threatened the medical professional identity; a matter of critical importance for clinicians and medical educators. This paper outlines a role for social media in facilitating support for clinicians and medical teachers; it will raise awareness of pitfalls and explain ethical and legal guidelines.An analysis of inappropriate behaviors and conflicting attitudes regarding what is acceptable in online posts, including the inter-generational contrast in online presence and perceptions of where the boundaries lie.Guidance documents are analyzed and potentially confusing and conflicting statements are identified and clarified. The authors believe that clinicians and medical students must follow ethical imperatives in both personal and professional spheres.It is essential that medical educational and professional bodies encourage clinicians to support one another and share information online while providing clear legal and ethical advice on maintaining standards and avoiding common pitfalls. Education on the responsible use of social media and associated risk awareness should be a priority for medical school curricula. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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