http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/02/twitter-facebook-conduct-group-patient-visits.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/02/twitter-facebook-conduct-group-patient-visits.html#comment-125661 Diane J Standiford Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:15:03 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=42554#comment-125661 Fascinating idea. I think, especially the coming generations, will love this idea. (Drs. and patients) Off subj, but I would love having my lab tests faster, via email. Dr could discuss any issues/options at same time. But do you think Drs. are afraid to "put it in writing?" A new world is coming! Fascinating idea. I think, especially the coming generations, will love this idea. (Drs. and patients) Off subj, but I would love having my lab tests faster, via email. Dr could discuss any issues/options at same time. But do you think Drs. are afraid to “put it in writing?” A new world is coming!

]]> http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2010/02/twitter-facebook-conduct-group-patient-visits.html#comment-125657 drmavromatis Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:10:10 +0000 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/?p=42554#comment-125657 This is an interesting idea. I have conducted >30 group visits at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta, primarily for diabetic patients, but also for chronically ill smokers. Most of my attendees were not particularly technologically savvy, and rather seemed to be people who enjoyed socializing and talking in a more traditional way. Also, I've found group visits particulary successful with older patients. To me the interesting part of this would be not in using this during the group visit--but in continuing the discussion between group visits--to enhance the support role of the group outside of the office. One could then review the trending topics at the next follow-up group. This is an interesting idea. I have conducted >30 group visits at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta, primarily for diabetic patients, but also for chronically ill smokers. Most of my attendees were not particularly technologically savvy, and rather seemed to be people who enjoyed socializing and talking in a more traditional way. Also, I’ve found group visits particulary successful with older patients. To me the interesting part of this would be not in using this during the group visit–but in continuing the discussion between group visits–to enhance the support role of the group outside of the office. One could then review the trending topics at the next follow-up group.

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