tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831362075230684289.post3703571028576430986..comments2022-04-27T02:28:26.814-04:00Comments on Life in Underserved Medicine: Health Communication And Social MediaRichmondDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17928931511086527042noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831362075230684289.post-51090652608808944462010-04-17T23:37:49.184-04:002010-04-17T23:37:49.184-04:00It seems, from some discussions I've heard, th...It seems, from some discussions I've heard, that many patients and families would like to have a deeper/more connected relationship to their health care providers. I agree that the more we understand about our patients, and about community resources, the better care we can provide.<br /><br />One of the difficult issues, though, is figuring out issues of boundaries. How much conversation or information is too much? At what point do we move from a patient/provider relationship to one where the lines blur?<br /><br />I think patient-centered medical homes will require having a social media presence--for the practices, but also for providers. I think it is still up for discussion as to what this presence will involve and what it will look like.RichmondDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928931511086527042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831362075230684289.post-4283763962492742472010-04-17T23:30:58.454-04:002010-04-17T23:30:58.454-04:00Another intent of patients may be to use social me...Another intent of patients may be to use social media to offer their providers expanded information, context, a fuller picture of themselves or their children (for whom the provider is caring). Such information might help providers practice in more culturally appropriate, family-centered ways. Families may also seek to (or may unintentionally) supply providers with information about other community based supports, which could of course lead to more of a medical home.<br />~ RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005091363328988890noreply@blogger.com