218 Social Media and Speaking to Parents in 2025 — Dr. Darria

Navigating Social Media and Pediatric Care: Insights from Dr. Darria Long

In this episode of The Pediatric Lounge, hosts Dr. Rogu and Dr. Bravo welcome Dr. Darria Long, an emergency room physician and social media communicator with a background from Yale and Harvard. 

The discussion explores the crucial role of social media in communicating with parents about pediatric health as we approach 2025. Dr. Darria explains her journey from TV to social media, emphasizing the significance of meeting parents where they are online and the challenges of conveying evidence-based information amidst misinformation. She shares insights on how pediatricians can utilize social media without succumbing to the pressure of becoming 'influencers'. 

She emphasizes the importance of being a trusted voice in an era of information overload. The episode also addresses ethical and legal considerations for physicians online and provides practical advice for those embarking on their digital content creation journey.

00:00 Welcome to The Pediatric Lounge
00:34 Introducing Dr. Darria
00:56 The Impact of Social Media on Parenting
01:49 Dr. Darria Journey into Media
03:23 Experiences with Dr. Oz
04:38 Challenges of Misinformation
06:12 Navigating Social Media as a Physician
10:27 The Role of Social Media in Modern Pediatrics
13:23 Creating and Sharing Medical Content
22:17 Handling Misinformation in the ER
25:36 Emergency Medicine Simplified
26:01 Dealing with Difficult Parents
26:50 Social Media as a Teaching Tool
27:27 Legal and Ethical Considerations Online
30:52 Balancing Clinical Work and Online Presence
31:21 Founding No Panic Parenting
33:59 Collaborations and Content Creation
39:24 Advice for New Physicians on Social Media
44:07 The Future of Social Media in Medicine
46:31 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information