6 steps to stop your smartphone from going viral. Literally.

I recently went to an infectious disease educational session sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society and the New England Journal of Medicine called “Epidemics Gone Viral.” The focus was preparedness for the next epidemic, which may come from anywhere. John Brownstein talked about how its arrival will be monitored and reported using Twitter and artificial intelligence. With the meeting going viral with excitement as Bill Gates got on stage talking about technology and epidemic medicine, a thought popped in my head: What if the vector for the next epidemic is already at our fingertips — our mobile phones? People touch their phones an average of ,2617 times a day, making it a perfect way for travelers to bring back all sorts of new infections by colonizing their screens and cases. What could be worse will be when sick people go to the hospital – both because they still use their phones, and their doctors do, too. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Infectious Disease Source Type: blogs