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Joy V Peluchette1, Katherine A Karl2, Alberto Coustasse3
1a School of Business & Entrepreneurship , Lindenwood University , St. Charles , Missouri , USA.
Abstract:
This article investigates the opinions of physicians and patients regarding the use of Facebook to communicate with one another about health-related issues. We analyzed 290 comments posted on online discussion boards and found that most (51.7%) were opposed to physicians being Facebook "friends" with patients and many (42%) were opposed to physicians having any kind of Facebook presence. Some believed that health care organizations should have a social media policy and provide social media training. We conclude with suggestions for how health care administrators can provide assistance to physicians and effectively manage their social media presence.
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