Social Media and Pathology: Where Are We Now and Why Does it Matter?

A healthcare social media research article published in Advances in Anatomic Pathology, August 31, 2017

Title
Social Media and Pathology: Where Are We Now and Why Does it Matter?
Authors (alpha)
James Isom, Jerad M. Gardner, Meggen Walsh
Published
August 31, 2017
Journal
Advances in Anatomic Pathology
Impact Factor
4.005
DOI
10.1097/PAP.0000000000000159
Pubmed
28719442
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A healthcare social media research article published in Advances in Anatomic Pathology, August 31, 2017

Abstract

Social media has exploded in popularity in recent years. It is a powerful new tool for networking, collaborating, and for the communication and evolution of ideas. It has been increasingly used for business purposes and is now being embraced by physicians including pathologists. Pathology professional organizations and even peer-reviewed pathology journals are now beginning to use social media, as well. There are multiple social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. Each platform has different audiences and different ways to share content and interact with other users. This paper discusses the different social media platforms and how they are being used in pathology currently.

Altmetric

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