Medicine 2.0: Social Networking, Collaboration, Participation, Apomediation, and Openness
2008
Medicine 2.0: Social Networking and Health
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Gunther Eysenbach
Primary Institution: Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, University of Toronto and University Health Network
Conclusion
The emergence of Web 2.0 technologies is transforming health care by enabling social networking, collaboration, and patient empowerment.
Supporting Evidence
- Web 2.0 technologies are changing how users interact with health applications.
- Personal Health Application Platforms allow consumers to control their health data.
- Social networking can motivate users to engage with their health information.
Takeaway
This article talks about how new internet technologies help people share health information and work together better in health care.
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