"But I Have Done My Research!" Social Media's Role in Health Information: Parent, Child, and Medical Provider Perspectives

Authors

• Jessie Kerr MD, FAAP, MaineHealth
• Jessica Rosenthal MD, FAAP, MaineHealth
• Stephanie Joy MD, FAAP, MaineHealth
• Meagan Oberholtzer MSN, RN, MaineHealth

Files

Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center; Pediatrics

Publication Date

8-6-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

OBJECTIVES:

• Gain understanding of different forms of social media and who is using them

• Understand why and how parents and patients use social media for medical information gathering

• Recognize the benefits and risks of using social media for health information

• Review how medical professionals use social media for support and influence

• Better understand trends in adolescent social media use

Recommended Citation

Kerr, Jessie MD, FAAP; Rosenthal, Jessica MD, FAAP; Joy, Stephanie MD, FAAP; and Oberholtzer, Meagan MSN, RN, ""But I Have Done My Research!" Social Media's Role in Health Information: Parent, Child, and Medical Provider Perspectives" (2026). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 112.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/112