Online Social Networking for Radiology

Auffermann, William F.; Chetlen, Alison L.; Colucci, Andrew; DeQuesada, Ivan M.; Grajo, Joseph R.; Heller, Matthew T.; Nowitzki, Kristina M.; Sherry, Steven J.; Tillack, Allison A.

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2014.07.021

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“…Physicians, including radiologists, should be aware of these new developments and their advantages, but also must understand the potential disadvantages, pitfalls, and limitations. Although SoMe platforms hold great potential and have a bright future, recommendations and guidelines must be provided by policymakers and professional organisations with the primary intention of keeping the use of social media in balance with professional values and ethics [ 23 , 31 ]. In our opinion, the development of more SoMe applications for dedicated professional use is needed to allow the effective, efficient, and secure exchange of medical imaging information within the social space and to facilitate collaboration between radiologists and clinicians at a local, national, and international level.…”

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“…Every user of these platforms is able to create his/her own scientific profile and to share this information with others. ResearchGate.net ( http://www.researchgate.net/ ) is the most popular platform, currently with over five million members, of whom more than 600,000 work in a medical-related field [ 31 ]. This platform allows its users to generate a free digital object identifier (DOI) for research that they add to their profile, making their work, conference papers, and posters more easily traceable and citable.…”

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Social media for radiologists: an introduction

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Social media, which can be defined as dynamic and interactive online communication forums, are becoming increasingly popular, not only for the general public but also for radiologists. In addition to assisting radiologists in finding useful profession-related information and interactive educational material in all kinds of formats, they can also contribute towards improving communication with peers, clinicians, and patients. The growing use of social networking in healthcare also has an impact on the visibility and engagement of radiologists in the online virtual community. Although many radiologists are already using social media, a large number of our colleagues are still unaware of the wide spectrum of useful information and interaction available via social media and of the added value these platforms can bring to daily practice. For many, the risk of mixing professional and private data by using social media creates a feeling of insecurity, which still keeps radiologists from using them. In this overview we aim to provide information on the potential benefits, challenges, and inherent risks of social media for radiologists. We will provide a summary of the different types of social media that can be of value for radiologists, including useful tips on how to use them safely and efficiently.Main Messages• Online social networking enhances communication and collaboration between peers• Social media facilitate access to educational and scientific information• Recommendations and guidelines from policymakers and professional organisations are needed• Applications are desired for efficient and secure exchange of medical images in social media

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Social media for radiologists: an introduction

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“…Various published guidelines provide radiologists with basic recommendations for social media (39,40). Generally, radiologists are advised to leverage social media for improving public understanding of radiologists' roles, connecting to colleagues, and increasing departmental profiles (41,42). Standards for professional comportment on social media are similar for all physicians, who must carefully monitor personal comments and photographs.…”

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Radiologic Professionalism in Modern Health Care

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Modern radiology is at the forefront of technological progress in medicine, a position that often places unique challenges on its professional character. This article uses "Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician Charter," a document published in 2002 and endorsed by several major radiology organizations, as a lens for exploring professional challenges in modern radiology. The three main tenets of the Charter emphasize patient welfare, patient autonomy, and the reduction of disparities in health care distribution. This article reviews the ways in which modern technology and financial structures potentially create stressors on professionalism in radiology, while highlighting the opportunities they provide for radiologists seeking to fulfill the professional goals articulated in the Charter. Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and voice recognition systems have transformed the speed of radiology and enhanced the ability of radiologists to improve patient care but also have brought new tensions to the workplace. Although teleradiology may improve global access to radiologists, it may also promote the commoditization of radiology, which diminishes the professional stature of radiologists. Social media and patient portals provide radiologists with new forums for interacting with the public and patients, potentially promoting patient welfare. However, patient privacy and autonomy are important considerations. Finally, modern financial structures provide radiologists with both entrepreneurial opportunities as well as the temptation for unprofessional conduct. Each of these advances carries the potential for professional growth while testing the professional stature of radiology. By considering the risks and benefits of emerging technologies in the modern radiology world, radiologists can chart an ethical and professional future path.

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“…Although many examinations of the use of social media in medicine have focused on aspects such as patient outreach, peer-to-peer communication, and patientphysician interactions [1][2][3], many medical specialties, including radiology, are now exploring the role of social media in disseminating scientific and professional knowledge. A growing number of professional society conferences in medical specialties are using the microblogging platform Twitter to communicate and amplify the impact of research presented at meetings [4][5][6][7][8], and preliminary evidence suggests that Twitter and social media activity around individual publications may predict and/or contribute to the impact of published articles [9].…”

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