Public Disclosure on Social Media of Identifiable Patient Information by Health Professionals: Content Analysis of Twitter Data

BackgroundRespecting patient privacy and confidentiality is critical for doctor-patient relationships and public trust in medical professionals. The frequency of potentially identifiable disclosures online during periods of active engagement is unknown. ObjectiveT...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, Wasim, Jagsi, Reshma, Gutheil, Thomas G, Katz, Matthew S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:https://www.jmir.org/2020/9/e19746