Whatsapp, Doc? Social Media Becomes A New Platform For Medical Advice

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When you fall ill or want to seek medical advice, who do you turn to? Your family doctor or the neighbourhood medico, of course. But, experts say, you may now have another option: social media.WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook, among others, are helping doctors to reach out to patients, guide them for treatments, provide counselling post-surgery and create close-knit support communities, as more Indians join social media platforms.