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Case Reports
. 2014 Feb;15(1):31-4.
doi: 10.5811/westjem.2013.6.16138.

Betrayed mood in public view: Taking a MySpace history

Vinodinee L Dissanayake  1 , Isam Nasr  1
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Betrayed mood in public view: Taking a MySpace history

Vinodinee L Dissanayake et al. West J Emerg Med. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

Social networking sites (SNS), the modern mainstay of adolescent expression, may provide vital information to physicians. The emergency department (ED) is a setting where SNS may be helpful. A reticent 19-year-old in the ED prompted a search for pertinent information on the Internet, where a profile on www.myspace.com relayed a troubled post. The patient was admitted for psychiatric evaluation due to intentional overdose. These SNS may provide a venue for physicians to learn about risky behaviors and life stressors that would help identify underlying medical issues in young adults. We provide a guideline on how to utilize SNS with privacy rights in mind.

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MySpace privacy policy.
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Available privacy options in account settings.
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Guideline on when to access social network site (SNS) profile.
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