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Coronavirus: Myths, open questions and overhyped treatments

Coronavirus: Myths, open questions and overhyped treatments

GP Dr Magdalena Simonis sifts through the sea of information on the coronavirus and separates facts from fiction. 
 


Facebook challenged over spread of anti-vaccine content in measles-stricken Samoa

Facebook challenged over spread of anti-vaccine content in measles-stricken Samoa

Immunology experts are questioning the role social media has played in spreading anti-vaccine messages during the lethal Samoan outbreak.


Social media and teens’ mental health

Social media and teens’ mental health

Frequent use of social media can present particular risk to the mental health of teenage girls, according to new studies from the UK.


Refresh for the RACGP’s social media guide

Refresh for the RACGP’s social media guide

The updated guide is designed to help new and experienced social media users.


Doctors and ‘appalling’ behaviour

Doctors and ‘appalling’ behaviour

Dr Imaan Joshi reflects on the recent case of a doctor’s incendiary online comments on domestic and sexual violence.


Social media, suicide risk and support

Social media, suicide risk and support

There is significant concern regarding people posting about suicide on social media. But what if such posts could be used to identify at-risk people and give them the help they need?


Six new social media road rules

Six new social media road rules

Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on the changing nature of the social media highway, and lists a few recommended ‘road rules’ for GPs.


How should GPs best use social media?

How should GPs best use social media?

Experts suggest healthcare professionals tread cautiously when using social media.


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