Asklepios and Mydoctor.ca: Innovations for Canadian Doctors and Patients
Pat Rich*, Canadian Medical Association, Ottawa, Canada
Track: Practice
Presentation Topic: Building virtual communities and social networking applications for health professionals
Presentation Type: Oral presentation
Submission Type: Single Presentation
Building: MaRS Centre, 101 College Street, Toronto, Canada
Room: Auditorium
Date: 2009-09-17 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Last modified: 2009-08-14
Abstract
An overview on how the CMA is using new social networking and online tools to enhance both patient care and physician interaction. A year ago, the CMA launched Asklepios, a social networking site for Canadian physicians, medical students and residents. The site now has 3000 members and this presentation provides an update on experiences with the site to-date. An update will also be provided on the CMA’s mydoctor.ca portal aimed at helping physicians and patients work together to manage chronic diseases online, with specific focus on a new diabetes management tool.
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