Dr. Jen Gunter
I am fascinated with social media and medicine and how Web 2.0, the interactive Internet, is changing the face of medicine.
Social media can be a great way to spread medical information. Articles, standards of practice, clinical opinions….I have seen (and appreciated) then all on Twitter, Facebook, comments, and blogs.
Because social media has information, it rightly informs our patients.
Because social media is available 24/7 it rightly interests our patients,
But because social media also has opinion. Because it is the personal experience. Because it is an emotional experience it captivates our patients.
And like you, I’m also one of those patients.
Here are some articles I’ve written on social media…
To blog or not to blog? What’s the answer for your practice?
Twitter 101 for OB/GYNs: Pearls, pitfalls and potential
For better, or maybe worse, your patients are judging your care on-line
I am a Women’s Health physical therapist.
I am on Twitter too (@CherylLynnRudd) and enjoy your posts and blog.
Would enjoy any questions or comments on my blog to get me going.
http://womanshealthpt.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Posted by Cheryl Lynn Rudd | October 26, 2011, 2:42 amHi Dr Gunter – At WhichDoc we are also passionate about how social media can and will change the face of medicine. We believe there is a lot of untapped knowledge within social networks that can be used by patients to make better healthcare choices. Check out short (slightly humorous) intro video at http://www.whichdoc.com/video. Would love your thoughts/feedback on something like this.
Thank you!
Rob Morelli
Posted by Rob Morelli | November 3, 2011, 4:01 pm