Social Media and Ethical Challenges for the Dermatologist

Militello, Michelle; Yang, Ronald A.; Anderson, Jaclyn B.; Szeto, Mindy D; Presley, Colby L.; Laughter, Melissa R.

doi:10.1007/s13671-021-00340-7

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“…When using social media, medical professionals should segregate education from personal posts to maintain a more professional image [ 65 ]. Physicians should also be mindful of protecting patients’ personal information and obtaining relevant consent before posting clinical data or photographs [ 66 ].…”

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Social Media Use Among Members of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society: Results of a Web-Based Survey

Kwan¹,

Phang²,

Woon³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background The use of social media in health care may serve as a beneficial tool for education, information dissemination, telemedicine, research, networking, and communications. To better leverage the benefits of social media, it is imperative to understand the patterns of its use and potential barriers to its implementation in health care. A previous study in 2016 that investigated social media use among young clinical rheumatologists (≤45 years) and basic scientists showed that there was substantial social media use among them for social and professional reasons. However, there is a limited inquiry into social media use in different areas of rheumatology, such as spondyloarthritis. Objective We aimed to explore the motivations, barriers, and patterns of social media use among an international group of experts in spondyloarthritis. Methods We distributed a web-based survey via email from March 2021 to June 2021 to 198 members of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society. It contained 24 questions about demographic characteristics, patterns of current social media use, and perceptions of utility. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the characteristics associated with use trends. Results The response rate was 78.8% (156/198). Of these, 93.6% (146/156) of participants used at least one social media platform. Apart from internet-based shopping and entertainment, the use of social media for clinical updates (odds ratio [OR] 6.25, 95% CI 2.43-16.03) and research updates (OR 3.45, 95% CI 1.35-8.78) were associated with higher social media consumption. Among the respondents, 66% (103/156) used social media in a work-related manner. The use of social media for new web-based resources (OR 6.55, 95% CI 2.01-21.37), interaction with international colleagues (OR 4.66, 95% CI 1.21-17.90), and establishing a web-based presence (OR 4.05, 95% CI 1.25-13.13) were associated with higher levels of consumption for work-related purposes. Time investment, confidentiality concerns, and security concerns were the top 3 challenges to a wider adoption of social media. Conclusions Most respondents (103/156, 66%) use social media in a work-related manner. Professional development, establishing a web-based presence, and international collaboration were associated with higher use. Challenges to social media adoption should be addressed to maximize its benefits.

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Social Media Use Among Members of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society: Results of a Web-Based Survey

Kwan¹,

Phang²,

Woon³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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“…According to the Pew Research Center, in 2020, the most popular social media platform was YouTube (81.0 %), followed by Facebook (69.0 %), Instagram (40.0 %), Pinterest (31.0 %), LinkedIn (28.0 %), Snapchat (25.0 %), Twitter (23.0 %), TikTok (21.0 %), and Reddit (18.0 %). Social media is quickly becoming the foremost tool for gathering and sharing information, social and professional networking, and communication regarding health topics [23]. Due to this unprecedented level of interconnectivity and global networking of social media, subsequent changes are evident in how physicians and patients approach health care.…”

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“…It promotes ethical principles including beneficence, non-maleficence, respect for life, professional integrity, and patient confidentiality. Traditionally, this ethical code has been utilized for in-person interactions between patients and physicians; however, recent technological development and its use in medicine have posed new ethical challenges [23]. Almost 4.0 % of daily searches on the internet globally are health-related.…”

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“…Misinformation on social media can have a negative impact on public health, whether it's on discussions about alternative therapies to skepticism about medical guidelines, and there is mounting evidence that fabrications and misrepresentations spread more quickly and influence more people than accurate factual information online. Even though the dangers of misinformation affect all specialties and aspects of medicine, it is especially noteworthy in dermatology, where a high percentage of the general public consults the internet for information pertaining to any specific disease, treatment, or medical procedure [23]. A study of Instagram hashtags carried out found that the greater part of top dermatology-related posts are made by individuals without formal dermatology training [31].…”

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“…In spite of its primary value as a means of communication and dissemination of information, social media brings with it legal, ethical, and professional risks. Since an increasing number of healthcare providers are using social media platforms, hospitals and medical residencies must consider implementing formal training for their employees in order to reduce the risks associated with internet misuse [23].…”

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The Impact of Social Media on Skin Care: A Narrative Review

Joshi¹,

Korrapati²,

Reji³

et al. 2022

Lʹviv. klin. visn.

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Introduction. Social media has completely taken over multiple aspects of our lives, it has a prominent influence on an individual’s decisions, particularly regarding their lifestyle. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok play a prominent role in one’s choices on their skin care, cosmetics, aesthetic procedures, and dermatological treatments. The aim of the study. To review current literature on the role of social media and its impact on skin care. Materials and methods. Search databases – Google Scholar, Research4life, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Scopus were used. Employing content analysis, methods of comparative analysis & bibliosemantics the literature survey concerning social media and its impact on social media, was conducted. A total of 50 English language publications were selected and thoroughly reviewed based on their relevance to the subject. Results. The beauty industry uses social media as a marketing strategy to reach out to its consumers around the globe, particularly targeting consumers like adolescents and women with skin problems. In recent years, social media has turned from an entertainment platform to an educational platform for many users, providing awareness about various skin-related conditions such as skin cancer and even acne treatment. Dermatologists and medical aestheticians are being proactive in sharing information about common skin conditions. Although currently the dependency on social media has increased due to a variety of reasons, there exists a large amount of false and dubious information on the social media posted by unverified users with no legitimate medical background, hence using these sites for making choices related to our skin care is still a debatable option. Conclusions. A dermatologist is no longer the sole patient advisor, this role being gradually replaced by social media. As a result, social media users are well informed having access to a variety of information, resulting in a large number of people being influenced over their skin care choices. This may do more harm than profit, since every skin is fairly individual organ and a generalized skin care routine may not provide the desirable look one strives for.

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