The Internet provides an invaluable tool for medical professionals to both developclinical skills, and obtain information.1 In addition, according to a study put forwardby Google, approximately 86% of patients utilize the Internet for educational purposes.2 The introduction of social media (SM) interfaces (e.g. Facebook, MySpace,Twitter etc.) has radically altered interaction both within direct social circles, andthe wider community. The speed and distance messages can reach is unprecedented,all with the archiving ability provided by Internet sites.3 With over 900 million individuals regularly using Facebook few are immune to the reach of SM.4 However,such interaction comes at a risk for a profession whose central tenants are based ontrust and confidentiality.
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