What you need to know about communicating with patients through social media and email

The Internet has created new, innovative ways to research and communicate. A large number of Indian doctors are now using the Internet for purposes such as Google searches for clinical and business information, community building and branding, and communicating via email and social media for business and personal purposes.

“The importance of email and social media communications with patients is a growing trend that cannot be underestimated.”
-Neelesh Bhandari, MD, physician entrepreneur focused on communication technology in healthcare and author of the blog Digital Medicine

Doctors need to be cognizant of special considerations when it comes to interacting with patients online though email and social media. The importance of these communications is a growing trend that...