The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 158, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2, January 2011

Social Networks and the Practice of Medicine: Harnessing Powerful Opportunities

  • Michael P. McKenna, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Michael P. McKenna, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 5867, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
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  • Donna D’Alessandro, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box.1

COP, Community of Practice, SM, “Social media”

 

PII: S0022-3476(10)00797-3

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.09.037

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 158, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2, January 2011