#Curbsiding: Potential Value and Patient Confidentiality Implications of Infectious Disease Clinician Peer Consultations via Social Media

BACKGROUND: Infectious Disease (ID) clinician's social media use for peer consultation is unstudied. METHODS: We reviewed ID peer consultation via Twitter over a 6-week period. RESULTS: We found this practice frequently solicited meaningful replies, but we identified potential for confidentiality breaches. CONCLUSIONS: We offer recommendations for responsible discussion of clinical scenarios via social media.