This document summarizes Christian Sinclair's presentation on using social media to advance palliative care. It defines social media and networking, discusses opportunities like educating the public and risks like HIPAA violations. It provides examples of how palliative blogs and Twitter chats were used. Tools like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are recommended for familiarity, while risks can be mitigated through professionalism and avoiding specific patient information. Social media is a growing field that professionals should engage with.