Partha Kar: In praise of social media for doctors

Social media can be a fascinating part of the medical world—an intriguing cocktail of joyousness and apathy, good and dark intentions, facts and counter facts. To some, this is something to be dismissed easily. Yet, over time and with easier access to the internet, social media platforms have also become places of dynamism and activism, where things can happen a lot more quickly than in traditional systems.Social media can help us make friends, interact with fellow professionals, learn more about each other’s challenges, and share details of studies and trials, while also rejoicing at others’ successes or empathising with troughs in their professional or personal lives. For many, social media sites can be a place of solace, somewhere to spend time with friends—even if they’re nameless or you haven’t met them in person—away from our busy roles. They also provide a channel for people to create a profile and promote…
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