Patient “tell” us a lot about how they’re feeling and whether or not they’re satisfied with their treatment — often long before I even get a chance to sit down. I learn more about a patient before a single word is often uttered … Non VERBAL cues in healthcare, and looking for them and interpreting them is a very… Read More
Planning A Social Media Presence in Healthcare: A Sociological Perspective
Meredith Gould is a Sociologist by training (Ph.D., NYU), educator by experience, published author (8 books and one always in the works) and working writer for the health and healthcare industries. She provides communication strategy and editorial services to healthcare industry thought leaders. Meredith was also recently named one of the top eleven people to follow in healthcare social… Read More
Planning your Healthcare Social Media Presence … Your Digital Footprint: Part 2
In Part I we discussed why physicians and healthcare professionals should consider a social media presence. The interest, both online and offline was fantastic — As I have alluded to in the past. Physicians are no different than the billion or so who are already engaged online — but from a professional perspective they are… Read More
Your Healthcare Social Media Digital Footprint: Part 1 – Why?
Why doctors should establish a social media digital footprint in healthcare: Establishing a social media (digital) presence is rapidly becoming a necessity for healthcare professionals, medical practices, and institutions. Many have recognized this fact… yet many more have not. Doctors who recognize this need seek leadership, guidance, and best practice examples Truly useful tactical… Read More
Your Role in Avoiding Medical Errors 101…
Most of you are quite familiar with the rather astounding facts regarding medical errors. There are many reasons why medical errors occur in healthcare. There are errors in omission, there are errors because of poor communication, there is the ever present risk of human error and perhaps the ever increasing stress on physicians to… Read More
“Patient” Healthcare and Social Media Poll #hcsm : Please Share
Technology is advancing at an extremely rapid pace. It will effect how you find your doctor, communicate with your doctor, collect information about your disease … and it may impact how you and your physician interact. Your participation is greatly appreciated! please share with all your friends !!
Healthcare and Social Media Survey #hcsm Pls RT
I am preparing for a talk and wanted to query my readers and beyond… There are only 5 questions… and i very much appreciate your assistance! THANK YOU !!!
How to Prepare For and Execute An Online Presence In Healthcare
Establishing a Social Media Presence in Healthcare Background: The world of healthcare is inherently siloed, tethered, fragmented and prone to poor communication and collaboration. Today, healthcare workers solve their problems via traditional methods that are often costly, inefficient, nor timely. Increasingly, more savvy healthcare workers are looking outside the system to digital media and communities… Read More
Social Media and Healthcare: Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing
In many of my previous posts regarding the relative value propositions of establishing a deep digital presence in healthcare — or entering onto the stage of healthcare and social media we have talked about the overall value to the: healthcare system, the patient, the physician as a solo practitioner the device industry, and healthcare institutions.… Read More
Healthcare and Social Media: Ready to Join the Conversation?
Doctors, Healthcare Professionals … and Digital Media I know you’re out there! I know many of you are ready to engage…. We’re going to build out this section with the tools necessary to give you tactical, meaningful, practical and actionable guidance that you can put to work immediately… … Read More
Recent Comments