Are Social Media Good for Medicine?

Published: March 14, 2013

I have written before about the fascinating intersection between new media and medicine – the rise of review sites, the question of online doctors’ notes. And this recent article got me thinking once again about the most common example of all: Direct communication, namely the sort I am doing right now. It’s not news that … Continue reading Are Social Media Good for Medicine? →

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Review Sites Still not Ready for Medical Prime Time?

Published: November 22, 2012

The New York Times recently discussed an interesting problem in the medical (and patient) community: review sites that do a good job recommending fajitas and mojitos tend to fall flat when it comes to reviewing doctors. The reasons for this problem are manifold, including a widespread reluctance among patients to describe personal details and a … Continue reading Review Sites Still not Ready for Medical Prime Time? →

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