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MDs Facebooking Patients

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A new Sermo report Yes, MDs are Facebooking their Patients reveals how physicians are using social networks to connect with patients in new ways.
  • Which social network(s) they use to connect with patients
  • Frequency they use social media
  • Promotional materials they would share on these networks

The data presented below shows just how popular Facebook is compared to the other media options, currently available.

A new Sermo report Yes, MDs are Facebooking their Patients reveals how physicians are using social networks to connect with patients in new ways.
  • Which social network(s) they use to connect with patients
  • Frequency they use social media
  • Promotional materials they would share on these networks

The data presented below shows just how popular Facebook is compared to the other media options, currently available.

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    The risk manager in me hopes that there are safeguards in place to protect both the physician and the privacy of the patient’s health information.  

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