Table 1.

Types of interactions patients would like with their physician over social media

What extent would you like a physician to be able to interact with you via social media?Number of patients who responded ‘yes’ (percentage)
Be able to interact on a one-to-one basis if you request it55 (49.1%)
Be able to read and answer patient questions in dedicated social media groups46 (41.1%)
Be able to give information to specific social media groups37 (33.0%)
Be able to join specific groups and interact with any group member35 (31.3%)
Be able to interact and view your information on social media sites where other members could do the same35 (31.3%)
Have no interaction at all31 (27.7%)