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How one CCG is using Facebook to improve communication | Healthcare Professionals Netwo... - 0 views

  • These online platforms are already transforming the way we operate by allowing an instantaneous flow of information and suggestions on how best to manage local healthcare services.
  • Thanks to social media, we no longer need to rely on face-to-face meetings or long chains of emails to share ideas and hold discussions. It is like an online meeting with real-time minutes that can be easily accessed and updated at any time.
  • The ease with which local information like this can be accessed is proving beneficial for all kinds of doctors. While there are still a number of GPs who do not use social media, newly qualified doctors have found our group particularly useful when familiarising themselves with services in the area.
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  • Concerns will always exist around internet security and privacy for instance, though we have mitigated these with meticulous moderation and full use of Facebook's multitude of security settings. All of the group's conversations are "closed" and only visible to group members. Instead, we use our Twitter feed to keep the public up-to-date on our work.
  • Doctors' online conduct is also a concern. Most health professionals are sensible in their social media etiquette. But there is always the risk that GPs will share inappropriate material or identifiable information about patients.
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Mixed Signals: Why People Misunderstand Each Other - The Atlantic - 1 views

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    Mixed Signals: Why People Misunderstand Each Other The psychological quirks that make it tricky to get an accurate read on someone's emotions
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    This article highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace
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What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team - The New York Times - 1 views

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    New research reveals surprising truths about why some work groups thrive and others falter.
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    Interesting article by the New York Times on Google and their workplace communication strategies
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How Social Media Is Ruining Your Relationships - mindbodygreen.com - 3 views

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    After food and shelter, our need to belong and feel positively connected to others is arguably the number one predictor of well-being, happiness, health, and even longevity. Trying to connect in this way, though, is actually counterproductive. Here are three ways virtual connection is ruining your real-life relationships.
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