Thursday, March 4, 2010
SXSW and SXSH Next Week
Looking forward to the discussion at South-by-Southwest on Sunday, March 14. Also just registered for Social Exchange Social Health, a pre-conference event at the Texas Hospital Association on Thursday, March 11.
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Intersection of Online Social Networking with Medical Professionalism
Aim To measure the frequency and content of online social networking among medical students and residents.
Methods Using the online network Facebook, we evaluated online profiles of all medical students (n = 501) and residents (n = 312) at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Objective measures included the existence of a profile, whether it was made private, and any personally identifiable information. Subjective outcomes included photographic content, affiliated social groups, and personal information not generally disclosed in a doctor–patient encounter.
Results Social networking with Facebook is common among medical trainees, with 44.5% having an account. Medical students used it frequently (64.3%) and residents less frequently (12.8%, p < .0001). The majority of accounts (83.3%) listed at least 1 form of personally identifiable information, only a third (37.5%) were made private, and some accounts displayed potentially unprofessional material. There was a significant decline in utilization of Facebook as trainees approached medical or residency graduation (first year as referent, years 3 and 4, p < .05).
Discussion While social networking in medical trainees is common in the current culture of emerging professionals, a majority of users allow anyone to view their profile. With a significant proportion having subjectively inappropriate content, ACGME competencies in professionalism must include instruction on the intersection of personal and professional identities. MORE
Methods Using the online network Facebook, we evaluated online profiles of all medical students (n = 501) and residents (n = 312) at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Objective measures included the existence of a profile, whether it was made private, and any personally identifiable information. Subjective outcomes included photographic content, affiliated social groups, and personal information not generally disclosed in a doctor–patient encounter.
Results Social networking with Facebook is common among medical trainees, with 44.5% having an account. Medical students used it frequently (64.3%) and residents less frequently (12.8%, p < .0001). The majority of accounts (83.3%) listed at least 1 form of personally identifiable information, only a third (37.5%) were made private, and some accounts displayed potentially unprofessional material. There was a significant decline in utilization of Facebook as trainees approached medical or residency graduation (first year as referent, years 3 and 4, p < .05).
Discussion While social networking in medical trainees is common in the current culture of emerging professionals, a majority of users allow anyone to view their profile. With a significant proportion having subjectively inappropriate content, ACGME competencies in professionalism must include instruction on the intersection of personal and professional identities. MORE
www.Cancer.im – Giving Cancer Patients Control
Cancer.im is the next-generation social networking and resource site for cancer patients, advocates, and volunteers. It boasts many of the features of existing social networking sites like Facebook of MySpace, such the ability of members to blog, post pictures and videos, make and remain in contact with friends, and find others with similar interests. MORE
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Podcast Previewing ER 2.0 @ SXSW
Here's a podcast we created for SXSW to preview our core conversation:
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
SXSH - The Healthcare Social Media Preconference at SXSW
Plans are being made for a HCSM (Health Care Social Media) pre-conference in Austin, TX on March 11 - the day before SXSW Interactive begins.
Shwen Gwee, founder of the Social Pharmer Network and the Med 2.0 Blog is getting things organized on Twitter. Follow the tag #sxsh on Twitter for updates as the details get set.
Shwen Gwee, founder of the Social Pharmer Network and the Med 2.0 Blog is getting things organized on Twitter. Follow the tag #sxsh on Twitter for updates as the details get set.
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