Emoji are proposed as a powerful way for patients and doctors to communicate.

Emoji are proposed as a powerful way for patients and doctors to communicate – Massachusetts General Hospital

Original article: Emoji for the Medical Community—Challenges and Opportunities – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

1/ Our @JAMA_current paper is out today describing the need for Emojis in Medicine.
A thread.
It might seem silly at first, but here’s why it's important. At the core of what we do as doctors is listen to patients, so we can care and treat for them. https://t.co/I1zEBsPcWv

— Shuhan He (@ShuhanHeMD) September 7, 2021