“It is much more important to know what sort of patient has a disease, than what sort of disease a patient has.” – Sir William Osler Proper communication and proper contextually based education forms the basis … continue reading
The Emergence of Key Opinion Leaders in Medicine and Social Media
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. – Albert Einstein True Thought Leaders in Medicine and Social Media The discussion surrounding key opinion leaders, thought leaders and ‘influencers’ in medicine and healthcare … continue reading
Technology and Healthcare: Breaking Down Doctor-Patient Barriers
Technology conjures images of steel and gadgets. Parts and pieces. Bells and whistles. It’s sophisticated. Intriguing. High tech. But it’s, well…cold and impersonal. Or is it? Many of us have witnessed firsthand the things that … continue reading
The Responsibility of Being a Key Opinion Leader in Healthcare and Medicine in a Digital Social World
“With great power comes great responsibility”. – Voltaire What does it mean to be a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in healthcare and medicine in today’s digital social world? We had a lively discussion on … continue reading
Your Patients are online … you should be there too
Knowledge is power… and content (in proper context) is king. A presence online and in medicine and social media is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of how we can educate patients … continue reading
Knee Replacement Recovery Statistics
I found the infographic below on knee replacements to be interesting. The statistics match those from within my own practice — and the creators provide you with the scientific links for their statistics. Knee … continue reading
sports AS medicine
The grandeur and spectacle which is the Olympics effects each of us in many different ways. Some of us remember our own doomed, yet valiant efforts to become an Olympian, some live vicariously through the lives of … continue reading
Medical Students will ultimately drive change …. Meet Erin Reilly.
Erin is but one of a few medical students at New York Medical College who were inspired by the presentation myself and many other true thought leaders put together on their campus in April. Erin “gets … continue reading
Terrell Thomas and Partial ACL Tears
Terrell Thomas of the NY Giants is at risk for missing another season as word spreads of a new injury to his reconstructed knee. Mr. Thomas has been diagnosed with a partial ACL tear. The … continue reading