title: Social media and health care professionals: benefits, risks, and best practices.
abstract: Health care professionals can use a variety of social media tools to improve or enhance networking, education, and other activities. However, these tools also present some potential risks, such as unreliable information and violations of patients' privacy rights.
authors.forename: C Lee
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Ventola
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