#ASHSM Panel Discussion

#ASH15 Hosts Discussion on Social Media

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At the recent American Society of Hematology annual meeting, Joseph Mikhael, MD, MEd, FRCPC (@jmikhaelmd) hosted a panel discussion on the importance of social media . The panel included Michael A. Thompson, MD PhD (@MTMDPhD), Cindy Chmielewski, BA (@MyelomaTeacher),  Navheet S Majhail, MD, MS, (@BldCancerDoc), Laura C. Michaelis, MD, (@lauracmichaelis), Jeff Szer, MB, BS, FRACP, (@marrow), and Amber M. Yates, MD, (@sicklecelldoc).

The panel discussed how social media can be used for research, education, patient information and patient advocacy. The great advantage of using social media is that it is not demanding and its use is flexible. The individual can tailor it to suit his own needs.

The panel focused on the use of twitter and the benefits it provides in the healthcare industry. Twitter is an unique way to share information quickly, rapidly, in real time, and across borders.During the panel discussion, the twitter hashtag for the session, #ASHSM was trending on twitter and the twitter stream was running strong.

One panel member, Cindy Chmielewski had this to say about social media and twitter:

“Social Media is a tool in medicine that shouldn’t be overlooked.  It’s a source of education.  Social media has helped me evolve from a passive bystander to an active partner on my healthcare team.  I use social media to share resources and important information, promote myeloma awareness, advocate for cancer friendly public policies, form communities, but most importantly to learn.
Twitter is one of my classrooms and doctors who tweet are my teachers. The power of Twitter should not be underestimated.  If you educate one patient advocate you can reach thousands of other patients. Studies show that educated, empowered patients have the best possible outcomes. Isn’t that what we all want?  It’s a win-win situation.” 
Watch the video below to learn more about this important panel discussion on the use of social media in medicine.

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