The power of social networks
The power of social networks (digital and mobile technologies in general) and how this power may potentially support or enable public health surveillance efforts as well as provide information efficiently.
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The use of social media in healthcare communication is long overdue (Schein, Wilson & Keelan, n.d). The health sector needs to harness the social networks to gain and pass information on the prevalence and existence of pandemics. Use of the communication channel benefits the healthcare provider and the patient as well. However, it could also cause harm to either of the parties if not handled in an appropriate way. The concerns range from privacy to accuracy issues while the advantages would include, among others…