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#Curbsiding: Potential Value and Patient Confidentiality Implications of Infectious Disease Clinician Peer Consultations via Social Media

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Abstract Background Infectious Disease (ID) clinician’s social media use for peer consultation is unstudied. Methods We reviewed ID peer consultation via Twitter over a 6-week period. Results We found this… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Background Infectious Disease (ID) clinician’s social media use for peer consultation is unstudied. Methods We reviewed ID peer consultation via Twitter over a 6-week period. Results We found this practice frequently solicited meaningful replies, but we identified potential for confidentiality breaches. Conclusions We offer recommendations for responsible discussion of clinical scenarios via social media.

Keywords: social media; disease clinician; via social; infectious disease; confidentiality

Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2022

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