The issue of conflict of interest in social media has grown from an ethical discussion to a legal requirement. Under new Federal Trade Commission guidelines, material connections with special interests must be disclosed. But how do you disclose conflict of interest in 140 characters? And how do you let readers know you received serious payola or just a review copy of ... Continue Reading about Cmp.ly Makes Conflict Disclosure Easier
Are Physicians Obligated to Participate in Social Media?
Online socialization is growing. Information is flowing faster than ever and the fastest flowing stuff relates to health. As the dissemination of health information via social platforms escalates, should physicians look more seriously at weighing in? Perhaps more importantly, are physicians obligated to participate in social media? Sounds crazy, I know. After all, ... Continue Reading about Are Physicians Obligated to Participate in Social Media?
Medical Blogosphere Rising
It would appear that doctors and nurses in the social space have finally arrived. This week marked the first Blog World Expo with a track dedicated to the medical blogger. BWE brought together some of the web’s most visible medical minds including Kevin Pho (KevinMD), Rob Lamberts (Musings of a Distractible Mind), Kim McAllister (Emergiblog), Bob Coffield (Health Care ... Continue Reading about Medical Blogosphere Rising
Should Hospitals Shut Out Social Media?
This post by Paul Levy is interesting. He comments on a Boston hospital that has shut down employee access to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. The administration cites violations of the hospitals electronic policy and potential HIPAA violations. But Paul Levy, CEO of the Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess, says ‘not in my house.' But is shutting out social media such a ... Continue Reading about Should Hospitals Shut Out Social Media?
Autism Rising
A national survey of parents published in today’s issue of Pediatrics suggests that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is 1 in 91 U.S. children. The study, “The Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the United States, 2007,” draws on data from a survey conducted jointly by the Health Resources and ... Continue Reading about Autism Rising
Babies, Burps and Breastfeeding – October 1st 2009 in The Woodlands, TX
If you’re in the Houston broadcast area and you’re expecting a baby, be sure to come to Babies, Burps and Breastfeeding: Expert Advice on Newborn Feeding and Digestive Health at the Marriott Waterway in The Woodlands, TX, Thursday October 1st at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). Look for me and lactation consulant Nancy Hurst RN, PhD, IBCLC to brief the next generation ... Continue Reading about Babies, Burps and Breastfeeding – October 1st 2009 in The Woodlands, TX