Use of online social media by female dermatology residents to communicate with their patients

Conclusion: Although the use of social media, especially Facebook, is very common among female dermatology residents, the telephone still remains the most common method for interaction with patients. Dermatologists find it appropriate to interact with their patients professionally through e-mail; however, most of them never discuss social media usage with their patients. This reflects the technological gap between doctors and most patients, especially in rural areas. Inability to have proper medical information is a consequence of lack of proper use of internet by many patients.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research