7 takeaways from ethics of image-sharing pathology tweet chat

As pathologists embrace image-sharing on social media for educational and informational purposes, patient privacy can be a concern. How can pathologists navigate the tumultuous waters of the digital world while still reaping the benefits? A recent tweet chat gathered the answers and resources. TheAMA Journal of Ethics (@JournalofEthics) joined the AMA (@AmerMedicalAssn) to co-host a tweet chat with two expert pathologists. Genevieve (Eve) Crane, MD, (@EveMarieCrane) is a research/clinical fellow in the Dept. of Pathology and the Children ' s Research Institute at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas pursuing stem cell research and serves as a section editor for social media at theArchives of Pathology& Laboratory Medicine and as an ambassador for the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Jerad M. Gardner, MD, (@JMGardnerMD) is an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he practices dermatopathology and sarcoma pathology. He is chair of social media for the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP). He is deputy editor-in-chief atArchives of Pathology& Laboratory Medicineand manages social media for the journal.   Here are the top seven questions from the tweet chat, along with resources that can help you in your practice:1. Why is image-sharing useful for pathologists on social media, and what are some potential ethical pitfalls? Takeaway: It can...
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