Social media and health care professionals: benefits, risks, and best practices.
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Health care professionals can use a variety of social media tools to improve or enhance networking, education, and other activities. However, these tools also present some potential risks, such as unreliable information and violations of patients' privacy rights.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 39 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014