As we become more active we often push/strain our tendons, joints and ligaments beyond what they were used to. Stress injuries such as tendonitis and osteoarthritis can be the end result. By now many of … continue reading
A Patient’s Perspective: Healthcare and Social Media
Healthcare and Social Media : A patient’s thoughts… Why see a doctor 200 miles away when you live 20 miles from one of the United States’ fifth most populated cities? One word: relationship. Thirteen years … continue reading
Healthcare-Social Media and the Intersection with the Medical Legal Arena
This was bound to happen. Medical malpractice cases are a known risk for any active medical practitioner. Sadly I received this message from a good friend who was just starting to become active in … continue reading
Healthcare and Social Media : Centrifugal versus Centripetal Drivers
What Are Your Healthcare and Social Media Goals Centrifugal force (from Latin centrum, meaning “center“, and fugere, meaning “to flee”) represents the effects of inertia that arise in connection with rotation and which are experienced as an outward force away from … continue reading
New Research on PRP Injection for Sports Injuries and Osteoarthritis
New research shows PRP injection (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is being used in orthopaedics with increasing frequency and effectiveness for sports injuries and osteoarthritis. PRP is also helping some athletes to avoid surgery. Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriquez, … continue reading
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
PRP and Elbow Ligament Injuries The ulnar collateral ligament is located on the inner side of your elbow. It is the ligament that is under the most strain during the pitching motion. As a result … continue reading
Healthcare, Social Media, and Your Legacy …
Your legacy as a Physician in the world of healthcare and social media…. At its heart, digital media is currently about people, it is about relationships, and it is about communication. Establishing a social … continue reading
18 Seconds ….
18 seconds… yes… 18 seconds. The average physician will interrupt a patient after they have been speaking for only 18 seconds. Epic fail… non-starter! Physician Patient Communication Should Consist of: Engage – listen – examine … continue reading
Your Healthcare and Social Media Presence: Reputation Management
Online Reputation Management in Healthcare The objectives of each healthcare professional who chooses to establish a presence in the healthcare social media space is going to vary. As such we will have colleagues who are … continue reading