Using Social Media to Feel Better

• August 2nd, 2013 by SEM Contributor

So you’ve got a sore throat. A backache. A weird-looking toenail. What do you do? Until a few years ago, the answer was obvious: you need a doctor to tell you what’s gone wrong and how to treat it. Now, though, more and more patients are taking advantage of medical information online and via social media to find remedies for… Read more

Is the Medical Profession Getting More Social?

• July 2nd, 2013 by SEM Contributor

When the first draft of the Hippocratic Oath was created in the 12th century, social media was considered words chiseled in stone and left for others to read. Centuries later, the medical field is using social media more and more everyday as a way to reach out to others in the profession and keep patients in the know. But, with… Read more

Social Media Mistakes Medical Professionals Should Avoid

• February 12th, 2013 by SEM Contributor

When you run several social media profiles while running your medical practice, it’s easy for mistakes to happen. Furthermore, social media etiquette changes constantly and can be different for every industry. It can be difficult to know how to market your practice through social media without making blunders that can cost you new patients, or worse, get you into legal… Read more