This picture from 3G Doctor is remarkable. It captures the flier of a Merck supported Mexican Medmobile initiative that apparently connects patients with their doctors via SMS (translation available on 3G Doctor Blog) But don’t expect fliers of this type in American offices anytime soon. Risk of privacy violation and difficulty in documentation stifle this level of ... Continue Reading about Will Health Privacy Keep American Doctors Disconnected?
Why Slideshare Shouldn’t Work
I’ve got this thing with Slideshare. I feel odd posting presentations that make no sense. What I mean is that my presentations visuals make no sense without my narrative. When I speak my presentation is from me to the audience. The money’s in what I have to say, not what I show. My visuals only accent my message. Consequently my ‘slides’ alone make only a little ... Continue Reading about Why Slideshare Shouldn’t Work
Do You Need Goals in Social Media?
I hear it all the time: When you jump in to social media you need goals. But goals in social media may be overstated – much like the nagging concern with ROI. I even wonder if the preoccupation with goals might hold some people back. You may not know what potential a platform holds for your organization until you’ve dabbled in the space. Get in, listen, contribute ... Continue Reading about Do You Need Goals in Social Media?
Doctors in Social Media Shouldn’t Be Anonymous
I see it from time to time. The doctor with a voice who’s uncomfortable with transparency. They post and comment under the cozy blanket of putative anonymity. But it’s bad policy. Here’s why doctors need to be outed in social media: Anonymity is a fantasy.It’s remarkably difficult to achieve.With small thoughts you can hide – in fact, no one cares who you are.If you ... Continue Reading about Doctors in Social Media Shouldn’t Be Anonymous
Engage With Grace this Thanksgiving
Does your family know your wishes for end of life care in the event you’re unable to speak for yourself? For most families this is a conversation that hasn’t taken place. Check out Engage With Grace, the brainchild of Alexandra Drane and Health 2.0 founder Matthew Holt. Engage With Grace is a movement designed to help advance the conversation about end of life ... Continue Reading about Engage With Grace this Thanksgiving
Curation – The Next Trend in Social Health
The next trend in social health may be medical curation. Published health information is expanding at a rate that none of us can really understand. Yet despite this embarrassment of riches, access to reliable, actionable information for patients is variable. Search is a dubious avenue to health information. So where is a patient to turn? The answer may lie in ... Continue Reading about Curation – The Next Trend in Social Health