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ACP and its news publications, ACP Internist and ACP Hospitalist, have adopted social media platforms to deliver news and event coverage beyond their print editions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/10/social-media.htm
1 Oct 2009
Physicians and social media: Debating where to draw the line
Blogging doctors have a powerful megaphone and a new way to interact with their patients. But mishandling this tool, or misusing Twitter or Facebook, can blur the patient-physician divide or place the relationship at risk. Some of the internet's most famous physicians log in to discuss the pros and cons of social media.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/social.htm
1 Mar 2010
Screen for depression—but be ready for the results
Depression can be a complicated issue. It's co-morbid with certain conditions and can affect the outcomes of other diseases. But primary care practices may not be set up to handle screening properly. Ensuring resources are in place makes the difference when screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2010
Should doctors worry about online ratings?
Consumers have free rein to anonymously post negative comments online about their physicians. Some are fighting back, while others learn how to turn potentially negative posting into a positive promotional tool for their practices.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/online.htm
1 Sep 2010
Internal Medicine 2011 offers several new pre-courses
New offerings at ACP's annual meeting will include learning how to use portable ultrasound technology, the anatomy behind and diagnoses of common orthopedic complains, and an expanded neurological course including headache, dizziness and stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/IM.htm
1 Mar 2011
ACP chapters offer myriad opportunities for involvement
ACP's chapters form the core of member involvement with the organization, as well as offer benefits in networking, learning and managing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/03/presidents.htm
1 Mar 2011
Hang out a digital shingle
Physicians need to understand how to establish their identities and their practices online in order to attract patients in the social media age.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/tips.htm
1 Jul 2011
ACP releases updated Ethics Manual
ACP has released the sixth edition of the Ethics Manual, published as a supplement with the Jan. 3 Annals of Internal Medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/01/10/10.htm
10 Jan 2012
College Fellow is Navy's new surgeon general
Matthew L. Nathan, MD, FACP, oversees medicine for the Navy. Yes, his personal heroes are Vice Admiral James Stockdale and Teddy Roosevelt, but to make his way through school, he was a magician and musician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/profile.htm
1 Mar 2012
Mobile devices offer advantages, challenges
Internists are piecing together technology to improve their practice management, but too many pieces are more of a puzzle than a picture. All the new devices ultimately need to lead to better care, the experts urge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/04/technology.htm
1 Apr 2012