The e-patient movement is so real that in April the National Library of Medicine had its first ePatient Conference. Yes, that’s what they called it. The event is covered on the inside front cover of the current Medline Plus, including Society co-chair e-Patient Dave. More info on Dave’s blog.
John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
John M. Grohol, Psy.D. is one of the pioneers in online mental health and support groups, getting his start on the Internet in 1992 with depression support groups and advocacy efforts. He is a writer, researcher, and the publisher & founder of the Internet's leading mental health and psychology network, Psych Central, a founding corporate member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Dr. Grohol sits on the editorial board of Computers in Human Behavior and does e-health consulting in his spare time.
Dr. Grohol is a founding member and treasurer of the Society for Participatory Medicine, and is also a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.
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Very cool, Dave! I’m so glad you’re in the forefront.
Diane Engelman
Diane,
I’d say I’m more like the visible tip of the iceberg. :–) As you yourself demonstrate, there are many of us doing what the White Paper talks about, and that’s why the NLM had this event.