Abstract
This letter reflects on a growing trend observed in clinical practice: patients increasingly consult social media for guidance on various medical conditions before visiting their physicians. The piece highlights the opportunities and risks associated with this behavior, particularly in community hospital settings, and emphasizes the importance of clinician guidance and digital health literacy
Recommended Citation
Ravikumar, Jayashree
(2025)
"Instagram in the Clinic: A New Challenge for Patient–Physician Communication,"
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 15:
Iss.
5, Article 23.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1534
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol15/iss5/23
DOI
10.55729/2000-9666.1534
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