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Paediatricians, Social Media And Blogs: Ethical Considerations, Thérèse St-Laurent-Gagnon, Kevin W. Coughlin

Paediatrics Publications

The use of blogs, Facebook and similar social networking sites is rapidly expanding and, when compared with e-mail, may be having a significantly different impact on the traditional doctor-patient relationship. Characteristics specific to these online platforms have major implications for professional relationships, including the ‘Facebook effect’ (the relative permanence of postings) and the ‘online disinhibition effect’. The present practice point illustrates relevant ethical considerations and provides guidance to paediatricians and others concerning the prudent professional and personal use of social networking media.

L’utilisation des blogues, de Facebook et de sites de réseautage social similaires prend une expansion rapide. Par rapport …