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Social Media and Health Care (Part II): Narrative Review of Social Media Use by Patients.

Deema J FarsiHector R Martinez-MenchacaMohammad AhmedNada J Farsi
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
Social media can be used by the public and patients to improve their health and knowledge. However, due diligence must be practiced to assess the credibility of the information obtained and its source. Health care providers, patients, and the public need not forget the risks associated with the use of social media. The limitations and shortcomings of the use of social media by patients should be understood.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • prognostic factors
  • mental health
  • public health
  • patient reported
  • electronic health record