Physicians’ Attitude towards The Use of Social Media for Professional Purposes in Saudi Arabia

Table 3

Questions and opinions about the use of social media ().

Questions	%
Do you think social media can help to improve your knowledge and skills in your career?
Yes	76
No	12
Unsure	12
Do physicians have a duty to rebutt inappropriate or inaccurate health information posted online?
Yes	70
No	12
Unsure	18
Is it appropriate for physicians to look up any available online information about a patient as part of regular clinical practice?
Agree	33.2
Neutral	36.2
Disagree	30.6
If a physician obtained the medical information from a related mobile phone application or website, would a patient trust medical advice?
Agree	18.7
Neutral	37
Disagree	44.3
Would you be comfortable conducting a consultation with a patient via skype or other online telecommunications?
Yes	24
No	53
Unsure	23
Would social media affect the patients choice of healthcare provider ?
Agree	74
Neutral	22.5
Disagree	3.4