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Communicating Science In A Pandemic (Pt. 2)   The power & presence that social media has in healthcare communication cannot be ignored. However, many are still reluctant to embrace its usefulness as a tool which can enhance education and patient connections.   IN PART 2 OF THIS PODCAST, DR JESSICA STOKES-PARISH CONTINUES TO DISSECT THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, ALONGSIDE REGISTERED NURSES PENNY BLUNDEN (@sick.happens) & PATRICK MCMURRAY (@patmacrn).   The trio begin by addressing the negative tone that accompanies the topic of social media in the nursing community. Patrick explains how this perception should be abandoned and social media should instead be seen & used as an educational tool. Patrick integrates social media into his own role as a clinical educator and knows first-hand how effective it can be when used correctly.   The focus then turns to the importance on educating the educators. Patrick & Penny outline how medical educators must learn how to use social medi