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It's Time for the Genetic Counseling Profession to Embrace Social Media
Lauren Gallagher1, Jeanna McCuaig2,3,4, Lacey Benoit5
1Newborn Screening Ontario, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, 415 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M8, Canada. LGallagher@cheo.on.ca.
Abstract:
Social Media is a powerful and emerging method of communication that is becoming increasingly popular in genetic counseling and other health care communities. Despite its multiple benefits, the Social Media revolution has been met with some resistance in the healthcare setting. Herein, we will describe the potential benefits of Social Media for the genetic counseling profession specifically and explore ways in which any risks can be mitigated and barriers overcome to ensure responsible Social Media use by the profession.
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