Report: Professional use of digital and social media for physicians
Published: January 8, 2024 Last reviewed: April 15, 2025
Report highlights best practices for physicians who use digital and social media in their practice, including potential risk factors and precautions that can be taken to protect against liability. The widespread use of social media can open new horizons for physicians, such as interactions with patients, communication with peers and the public, and novel approaches to research. The committee report is available here: Professional Use of Digital and Social Media | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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