Physician Health Services: Social Media Ills Added to Substance Abuse for Intervention Needs

Social media mis-use by physicians is a new area for intervention by professional health services that were initially founded to help with substance abuse. Increased focus on workplace behavior in an era of team training means that now, inappropriate Facebook postings or texts with sensitive information can also threaten a doctor's professional life. Physician Health Services in Massachusetts shares its experience trying to help clinicians find their way.