Social media: Orthopedists discuss its role as surgeon's friend, foe or both.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Bal, B. Sonny; Franko, Orrin I.; Hyman, Jon; Luks, Howard J.; Palmer, Shawn W.; Soyer, Adam D.
- Source
- Orthopedics Today; Apr2012, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p30-34, 3p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 02795647
The article offers the insights of several orthopedic surgeons including Adam D. Soyer, Shawn W. Palmer and Orrin I. Franko, on the participation of physicians in social media. Soyer mentions the availability of online and medical society forums that have limited access that require membership. Palmer states that a social media site used by an orthopedic surgeon should offer safe environment and confidentiality. Franko cites Orthomind.com as the most developed social media in field.