Department - Author 1
Journalism Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Journalism
Date
12-2014
Primary Advisor
Dan Eller
Abstract/Summary
This study analyzes the best social media practices for medical industry professionals and the proper and ideal uses for social media. It analyzes the public relations functions of social media—relationship building, reputation management, and crisis communication. With the constant rise of social media as a widely-used medium for marketing comes increased potential for damage to a medical business’ reputation, loss of medical licensing, or lawsuits if practitioners do not act within the lines of legal and ethical standards. Medical offices must have an online presence to remain relevant and build and keep relationships with new and current patients. This study investigates the most common areas that get medical industry professionals in trouble along with the proper tactics to avoid any legal or ethical issues with their social media usage.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/joursp/84
Included in
Health Communication Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Marketing Commons, Public Relations and Advertising Commons, Social Media Commons