Network World reports that some hospitals are warning doctors to avoid social media interactions with patients. In one case, a doctor about to begin work at a hospital was sent a letter warning him not to accept patient "friend" requests. The notice also advised the doctor to "review photos" posted on social media sites in order to keep an appropriate online identity as a medical professional, the report states. The chief information security officer for one healthcare group says hospitals are struggling with the question but adds his company is engaged with an Internet-based portal designed specifically for online doctor-patient contact.
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