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Here\u2019s an interesting (though oddly titled) post by Jon Richman:\u00a0Lies, Damn Lies and Pharma Social Media Statistics<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

It is interesting because it beautifully un-packs misreporting on a topic of great interest to e-patients.\u00a0 It is oddly titled because while the pharmaceutical industry is part of his beat, the errors in reporting on surveys he describes are common across the board.<\/p>\n

Caveat emptor<\/em> \u2013 and thanks, Jon, for so clearly articulating the\u00a0caveat<\/em>.<\/p>\n

(Editor’s note: Jon is @JonMRich on Twitter.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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