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.
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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.