This document discusses the use of social media in medicine. It begins with objectives around defining social media, its evolution and impact, and how to use various tools to enhance practice and communication. It then provides statistics on the growth of social media use and participation in online groups. The rest of the document discusses specific social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, and how they can be used for medical education, collaboration, networking and more. It also covers risks of using social media and how to minimize them.
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