I learned this only recently: people vary in how they like to consume their content. For the longest time I managed the distribution of my blog content passively: push it out on RSS and Twitter. Then let the chips fall where they may. But I have been ignorant to the fact that different people get information in different ways. There are those who use Facebook ... Continue Reading about People Consume Information Differently
Is Health 2.0 a Threat to the Medical Profession?
The Internet has threatened journalism. Clay Shirky has said that everyone is a media outlet. An Internet connection and blogging platform makes everyone a publisher. Can the mass professionalization of journalism be applied to medicine or health? Can access to a broadband connection outfit a citizen to think and act like a physician? There are pieces of what ... Continue Reading about Is Health 2.0 a Threat to the Medical Profession?
How Many Places Can a Doctor Live?
I suspect that in the next couple of years we’ll see the emergence of a viable social network for physicians. It hasn’t happened yet but I suspect that we’re getting close. Physicians are increasingly dabbling in mainstream social sites. But maybe that’s a problem. After all, a doctor can only hang in so many places. If you have “The Facebook for Doctors” do ... Continue Reading about How Many Places Can a Doctor Live?
Why I Review Books on 33 charts
True confessions: I like to read to read books. Sure I read blogs, but a select few. Beyond that, it’s books. Books give me big picture thinking. I read about one a week and would do more if I had the time. Right now I’m reading The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley. It’s about as big picture as you can get. Here’s why I like to read and share: Books ... Continue Reading about Why I Review Books on 33 charts
A Doctor’s Greatest Social Tool
We all want technology to improve communication between doctors and patients. We fantasize that social tools will open doors and bridge the expanding divide between docs and patients. I’m wondering if it’s a case of unicorns and rainbows. Fancy new tools to do the old thing in a less effective way. I’m guessing that if Facebook was the old platform for ... Continue Reading about A Doctor’s Greatest Social Tool
Medical Students Change, Anatomy Stays the Same
I just can’t imagine life today as a medical student. Every medical publication in the palm of your hand. The capacity to create an audience and publish at your own will. Real-time dialog between students, faculty, anyone. Global reach from your phone. It’s mind-boggling really. This is in stark contrast to my experience. My world was centered on index cards, ... Continue Reading about Medical Students Change, Anatomy Stays the Same