Saturday, May 8, 2010

PAGING DOCTOR BOT

By Sally Young
Email yo-sal@cox.net

Techno-phobes can relax. Thanks to a few ingenious geek tweaks to the previous "read only" Internet, the wild, wild world of web (www.) has evolved to a new generation. The new "Web 2.0" is intuitive, user-friendly,and interactive. It has changed our social landscape forever, and the difference in heath care is transformational.

On websites like PatientsLikeMe, for example, folks from all over the world can post experiences about their illness, treatment, and medical procedures, harnessing the collective wisdom in a self-correcting, self-policing way. In his book, "The Wisdom of Crowds," James Surowiecki writes, "Groups are remarkably intelligent, and are often smarter than the smartest people in them."

"Health 2.0" challenges the unbreachable precept that an office visit happens in an examining room. HelloHealth.com has you partnering with an online doctor in your area. Pull up your doctor's calendar, make an appointment in 30 minute increments ­ not the 15 minute practice model with germy waiting rooms - and interact via video, IM, or email.

Want your money's worth? Visit Pricedoc.com where you can bid the cost of hundreds of procedures, shots, and tests in a full spectrum of health services, including dental, mental health, vision, cosmetic, alternative and more.

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