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Social media in colorectal surgery
Author(s) -
Wexner S. D.,
Petrucci A. M.,
Brady R. R.,
EnnisO'Connor M.,
Fitzgerald J. E.,
Mayol J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
colorectal disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.029
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1463-1318
pISSN - 1462-8910
DOI - 10.1111/codi.13572
Subject(s) - medicine , social media , colorectal surgery , health care , clinical practice , medical education , nursing , surgery , world wide web , computer science , economics , abdominal surgery , economic growth
The engagement of social media in healthcare continues to expand. For members of the colorectal community, social media has already made a significant impact on practice, education and patient care. The applications are unique such that they provide a platform for instant communication and information sharing with other users worldwide. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of how social media has the potential to change clinical practice, training, research and patient care in colorectal surgery.