"Consulting Dr. TikTok: How OBGYN patients utilize social media for healthcare"

presented by

Evelyn Pan, M.D.

Clinical Fellow, OB-Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Obstetrics & Gynecology

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Describe patterns of social media use among OBGYN patients seeking health information.
2.    Examine the risks and benefits of social media as a patient healthcare resource.
3.    Implement communication strategies to address misinformation and unmet patient needs.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.