title: Social media in health care: benefits, concerns, and guidelines for use.
abstract: The use of social media and other electronic communication has exploded as the number of social media outlets and applications continue to increase. These are exciting and valuable tools when used wisely, but pose risks when inappropriately used. The purpose of this article is to consider what comprises social media, its benefits and concerns, and guidelines for use that protect patients, employees, and organizations.
authors.affiliation: Labor Management Institute, USA. c.suby@lminstitute.com
authors.forename: ChrysMarie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Suby
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D003657:Decision Making; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends*; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D061108:Social Media / Q000592:standards