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Social Media Use May Help to Empower Plastic Surgery Patients 

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

In Depth: Asked and Answered

A recent online survey conducted by Plastic Surgery Practice magazine suggests that many cosmetic surgeons are leery of electronic medical records systems, but to receive Medicare/Medicaid payments, doctors and hospitals must soon show that their EMR systems are being used to improve patient care.

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