Social media: Striking a balance for physicians and parents

KevinMD May 4, 2024
Dawn Baker, MD

We live in an always-on, information-overloaded, highlight-reel, echo-chamber world. Medical practices are increasingly relying on mobile applications and social media for communication, service promotion, and education. How can we balance social media and device use—arguably imperative activities for many of us—with the other things in life that matter? And how can we, physicians using these programs both personally and professionally, serve as role models for our families and communities?

I recently prepared and delivered a talk on this subject at a large physician wellness conference. Many people attended, but even more people approached me at random times during the conference to pick my brain, tell me stories, and share their thoughts on living and parenting in this era of social...

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