KevinMD May 7, 2025
In today’s digital world, health care is no longer confined to hospital walls. Social media platforms are influencing health behaviors, while telemedicine technologies are redefining patient-doctor interactions. But are these innovations improving health care, and what are the risks, if any? This article explores how digital platforms, namely social media and telemedicine technologies, are reshaping patient care and bridging gaps in education, access, and engagement.
For many, social media has become a primary source of medical advice, with millions turning to it for health-related content. So much so that hashtags like #MedTok and #HealthTips have amassed billions of views, making them common tags used by doctors and other health educators on these platforms.
To the average patient and health enthusiast,...
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