Social Media Use for Pathologists of All Ages

Gardner, Jerad M.; McKee, Phillip H.

doi:10.5858/arpa.2018-0431-ed

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“…An informal review of cases based on smartphone images is already a common practice amongst pathologists utilizing social media apps like Whatsapp, Twitter and Facebook. [10][11][12] Based on this study, it can be safely concluded that an overall intraobserver concordance of 96.9% is very encouraging for the purpose of second opinion. However, for routine diagnostic use for primary diagnosis, there is still a long way to go.…”

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Smartphone‐assisted tele‐gynepathology: A pilot study

Kumar

Tanveer

Dixit

et al. 2020

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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Introduction Traditional telepathology techniques like whole slide imaging require expensive equipment and are currently out of reach of the developing countries. However, the improvements in smartphone camera resolution and availability of faster internet have made smartphone‐assisted telepathology possible. Methods A total of 186 cases pertaining to gynecologic pathology reported by single consultant (NT) were retrieved from the records of the histopathology department. A trained histopathologist then photographed representative areas of each case by using the smartphone camera. After a wash off period of 6 months, the images along with the clinical details were sent by Whatsapp Messenger to the same reporting pathologist. The reporting pathologist replied with the diagnosis of each case by using Whatsapp. Results The smartphone diagnosis was concordant in 179/186 (96.2%) cases. The intraobserver concordance rates varied with the organ involved – it was highest for endometrial and myometrial pathology (123/126, 97.6%) lowest for ovarian lesions (08/10, 80%). For cervical pathology, it was 97.2% (35/36) and for fallopian tube pathology it was 92.9% (13/14). Conclusion Although the initial results of this pilot study are encouraging, there is a long way to go before smartphone‐assisted telepathology can be put to routine use for the second opinion. More experience of the pathologists with this technique and faster internet and better smartphone cameras will further improve the concordance of smartphone‐assisted telepathology diagnosis with conventional microscopy diagnosis.

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Smartphone‐assisted tele‐gynepathology: A pilot study

Kumar

Tanveer

Dixit

et al. 2020

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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“…Our account passwords should be long and secure because of the possibility that our accounts can be seized by dangerous people. It is necessary to obtain the important information from some articles and internet sites and be extremely careful when using these tools (6,11,13,14). In our opinion, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are the best SoMe networks for case sharing through photos.…”

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“…However, the benefits are limitless when used appropriately. Some risks and problems can be minimized when people use the SoMe tools with caution (6,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14).…”

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The Usage of Social Media Tools in Dermatology and Dermatopathology: A New Generation Vocational Communication and Education Method

Oltulu¹,

Fındık²,

Özer³

2018

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Social media (SoMe) is an interactive communication type that uses computers (smart phone, tablet, notebook) and internet based technologies. With SoMe, ideas, videos, pictures and files can be easily shared; instant communication and cooperation can be installed with people in distant places. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube are highly efficient SoMe tools for information sharing. These sharings can be national or international level. In recent years, SoMe tools have provided quite good opportunities for communication between colleagues on behalf to increase patient-physician communication as well as vocational education and skills in medicine. Because, to reach big centers and experienced trainers for a good education is mostly difficult and labored due to time, cost and language problems. However, thanks to SoMe tools, this problem can be partially solved. Dermatology and dermatopathology are the most appropriate medical fields where these tools can be used for visual education. In this article, we wanted to share the clues by making the awareness that SoMe tools can provide positive contributions to vocational education and communication, and by emphasizing the importance of the use of SoMe tools in increasing the experience of practitioners in dermatology and dermatopathology education and practice in these fields.

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“…As demonstrated by our data, most presenters feel that social media is a positive adjunct to academic conferences and helps to disseminate their message and content in an accurate way. Other positive effects of physician use of social media at conferences have been documented in the literature, 6,7,11,12 such as encouraging dialogue and forming an extended academic community with fellow physicians who were not physically at the conference. Social media may also demonstrate to the lay public physicians' professionalism and dedication to the field through information they share from conferences on social media.…”

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Utilizing Social Media to Spread Knowledge: The Association of Pathology Chairs Experience at the 2018 Annual Meeting

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Participants at academic conferences frequently use social media to disseminate educational content learned while at the meeting. Although most agree that this activity is harmless, some have expressed concern regarding the accuracy of the shared content and whether it truly reflects the intent and message of the speaker. As part of the goals of the APC 2018 social media committee to promote excellence through social media, a study was conducted to measure the perceived accuracy of tweets that represented an opinion or statement from a speaker and was shared during the annual meeting. Tweets shared on Twitter using the meeting hashtag (#APCPRODS2018) were collected and a survey unique to each speaker was created, to which 54% responded. The majority of speakers regarded the use of Twitter at the conference as beneficial in spreading their intended message in an accurate way. This study exemplifies the positive impact that social media use can have at academic meetings.

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Social Media Use for Pathologists of All Ages

Cited by 35 publications

References 24 publications

Smartphone‐assisted tele‐gynepathology: A pilot study

Smartphone‐assisted tele‐gynepathology: A pilot study

The Usage of Social Media Tools in Dermatology and Dermatopathology: A New Generation Vocational Communication and Education Method

Utilizing Social Media to Spread Knowledge: The Association of Pathology Chairs Experience at the 2018 Annual Meeting

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