What patients think of doctors’ social media posts
Trust in doctors goes down if a patient's story is shared online disrespectfully, study showsÂ
Posting a photo of yourself having a glass of wine on social media is okay, but, unsurprisingly, appearing intoxicated or swearing damages patient trust, a survey shows.
More importantly, sharing deidentified medical stories online has the potential to diminish trust, especially if the post is disrespectful.