This document summarizes a presentation on the professional use of social media for medical students and physicians. It discusses potential benefits of using social media for medical education and careers. It also outlines principles for safe and professional social media use, including protecting patient privacy and maintaining a factual, polite and attributed online presence. The presentation examines case studies and offers suggestions for appropriate social media use during medical school. It emphasizes establishing an online identity that represents oneself as a professional.
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Tutorial about the use of social media in the health domain. The tutorial is designed for healthcare professionals interested in eHealth. It was done for Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar.
See the part II of the tutorial here: https://www.slideshare.net/IngmarWeber/social-media-research-and-practice-in-the-health-domain-tutorial-part-ii
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Tutorial about the use of social media in the health domain. The tutorial is designed for healthcare professionals interested in eHealth. It was done for Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar.
See the part II of the tutorial here: https://www.slideshare.net/IngmarWeber/social-media-research-and-practice-in-the-health-domain-tutorial-part-ii
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Also presented at the 2017 #HealthXPH Social Media & Healthcare summit 25 Apr 2017 at Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Professional Use of Social Media 2019
1. Professional Use of
Social Media
Presentation to uOttawa Undergraduate Medical Education Program
Sept. 4, 2019
Pat Rich
@Pat_Health #UOSM19
2. Lecture objectives
• Discuss the potential of social networking tools such as
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ in medical
education.
• Discuss the safe and professional behaviours regarding
social networking usage.
4. Disclosures
• Social media has provided me and
continues to provide me with
income and career advancement
5. Who I am
• Medical writer, editor and social media
commentator
• Experienced health care communicator with a
keen interest and involvement in the use of social
media tools in medicine and health care and
believer in the value of these tools
• WHO I AM NOT
• Physician
• Academic (well, not really)
8. It’s not rocket science
I think there are too many people on the Web offering
advice to you on how to use social media. Most of this
advice is just regurgitated advice from people you may
never have heard of before,
…You really don’t need “How To” tips on blogging or
Twitter. Oh, I’m confident that you’ll be told otherwise
– but those folks, well-intentioned as they may be,
don’t understand that you’re smarter than that.
Rather than learn bad habits from the get-go, take
advantage of your lack of experience. It’s okay to make
mistakes that don’t cause harm and violate the privacy
and dignity of others.
From: Physician Social Media: Has Advice About It Become a Crock? Yes
@philbaumann, Jan. 1, 2013
11. Three cases
• Case 1: After a night out with friends, Kiara– a first year medical student – awakes in the morning to
find pictures of herself enjoying beer at a pub with friends. Are these pictures appropriate?
• Case 2: Brandon is a resident who, since starting medical school, has kept a blog about his views on
medicine, medical education, and health care politics. Recently, Brandon has blogged extensively
about his extreme political views regarding the upcoming election. His residency director reads his
blog and tells him that he must delete his posts as he is not only a hospital employee and a
representative of the residency program, but also a professional who must represent himself
accordingly
• Case 3: Susan is a psychiatrist who is treating a patient who is unwilling to reveal little or any personal
information. Susan believes a better understanding of the patient and his individual circumstances
would aid her in providing more better treatment. To do this, Susan decides to look the patient up on
Google to see what – if anything has been written about him.
12. Why care?
“Whether physicians are active on social media or
not, an understanding of social media and its
potential implications on their professional lives is
essential.”
Dr. Hartley Stern, CEO, Canadian Medical Protective Association
13. “
”
Within the next decade you won’t
be able to be a successful scholar
without having some activity on
social media
Dr. Jason Frank, Director of Emergency Medicine, uOttawa and Director of Specialty
Education, Policy, and Standards in the Office of Education at the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
14. “
”
Welcome to the future of the
adjunct to medical training where
doctors and nurses are no longer
dispassionate enigmas; we’re
humans with online lives, dog
pictures and grief that we need to
process
Tricia Pendergast (on the sheMD blog, May 31, 2019)
15.
16. Being a digital doctor
Maybe you won't becoming a
tweeting, blogging doctor. But, what
content will you publish in order to
establish a healthy digital presence for
yourself or your practice? …Will you be
prepared to help steer the
conversation back towards science
when celebrities hijack the
conversation with something
otherwise?
@thedocsmitty
19. Participate in meaningful progress
“Physicians of all ages are using social media, and many women are communicating
on virtual platforms to connect with each other and with supportive male colleagues.
The sheer number of women physicians participating and their robust engagement
suggest that they value these online connections.”
June 14,
2018
#metoomedicine #illooklikeasurgeon
24. “Medical politics aren’t for the
faint of heart”
Former Ontario deputy health minister
Michael Decter quoted by Theresa Boyle in
The Toronto Star, Feb. 27, 2017
26. Social media and academic medicine
“Social media is a tool that the modern scholar and scientist should have in their
armamentarium”
* Being engaged in social media can assist you in your academic work by
cultivating mentors, raising awareness of your research and scholarship, and
facilitating scholarly collaborations.
* A prominent social media presence has the potential to influence public
opinion and could drive funding for research and education or support
policies consistent with scientific evidence.
Social Media and the 21st-Century Scholar: How You Can Harness
Social Media to Amplify Your Career, Journal of the American
College of Radiology, Jan. 2018, Teresa Chan MD et. Al.
27. Principles for the use of social media
The principles for the
professional use of social
media have not changed
since social media platforms
came into use
28. Principles for use of social media
• Protect patient confidentiality
(default position)
• Be Professional
• Factual and transparent
• Polite (!?)
• Attribute
29. Who is making the rules?
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Guidelines
• Canadian Federation of Medical Students (CFMS)
Guide to Medical Professionalism:
Recommendations For Social Media
• Canadian Medical Protective Association
30. Don’t Lie, Don’t Pry
Don’t Cheat, Can’t Delete
Don’t Steal. Don’t Reveal
Dr. Farris Timimi, medical director,
Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media,
April 5, 2012
31. The Boundary Fallacy
Keeping a boundary between professional and personal life on social media is
“operationally impossible, lacking in-agreement among active physician social
media users, inconsistent with the concept of professional identity, and potentially
harmful to physician and patients.”
Rather than eliminating boundaries and “suggesting anything goes,” physicians
should just ask themselves whether what they are posting on social media is
appropriate for a physician in a public space – with the issue of the content being
professional or personal being irrelevant.
“Social Media and Physicians’ Online Identity Crisis” published in JAMA, Aug. 14 2013 (v.310, no: 6, 581-
582).
34. Case Study 3: Variations
Is it OK for Susan to look up the patient:
• If she feared for the safety of the patient
• If she feared for her own safety
• If she worked in the ER
• If she thought her patient may be famous
“Do it if your conscience says there’s a good clinical reason for doing so.”
35. Case Study 3
• “In searching for their patients online, clinicians may be unwittingly setting
legal precedents for mental healthcare. As more and more providers Google
to guide their decisions, they may be shifting the clinical standards to which
all practitioners are held.”
• “If a patient leaves a suicidal message on Facebook, and the clinician misses
it, there’s a future—seemingly more plausible by the day—in which that
clinician could be sued for malpractice if the patient then attempts suicide. ”
Getting Googled By Your Doctor: Erene Stergeopolus
36. Using social media in medical school – some suggestions
• Facebook presence for classmates etc.
• LinkedIn account to:
• Build network for future career
• Follow discussion forums on medical education
• Blog about your experiences
• Instragram – Mobile-friendly image-based slices of life
• Twitter account to:
• Develop your list of people, journals and other accounts to follow
• Watch (and engage) medical Twitter community (e.g. #hcldr)
37. Instagram
“Though few peddle the kind of questionable
medical treatments shilled by celebrities like Dr. Oz
(rapid weight-loss pills with harmful side effects,
for instance) some toe the very blurry line about
what’s appropriate for a health care professional to
post. Mike Varshavski, a cartoonishly handsome
New York City physician who goes by the
name Doctor Mike on Instagram and has more
than 3 million followers, regularly posts sponsored
content for everything from Clorox
bleach to Quaker Oats and American Express,
which could create the perception that these
corporations are somehow medically approved by
this doctor.”
Rebecca Jennings, Vox, The Rise of the Nursefluencer, May 10, 2019