Eric K. Singhi, Thoracic Medical Oncologist and Assistant Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared a post by Mara Antonoff, Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, adding:
“By reframing influencing as educating, we move past the stigma of the word & recognize a unique opportunity for physicians to responsibly shape online health conversations and ensure accurate information reaches those who often need it the most.”
Quoting Mara Antonoff‘s post:
“In this AATS Journals article with Eric K. Singhi, we discuss clinicians’ responsibility to educate: Clear and evidence based messaging shape patient understanding, and social media is an important venue for sharing accurate information.”
Title: From educator to influencer: Reclaiming the physician’s true role in digital spaces
Authors: Eric K. Singhi, Mara B. Antonoff
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