The doctors in our social media show all participate in educating beyond clinical practice. They are all family doctors that have seen that one on one interactions, though necessary, only serve a small community. Reaching beyond the office, they have used the power of (social) media to educate, empower and connect with patients. We admire their trailblazing and wonder where they get the time."There are many ways to connect with your patients"
Dr. Yoni Freedhoff is ubiquitous. He is more than a family doctor. He is more than an assistant professor. He is more than a bariatric medicine specialist, dealing with the "weighty matters" of medical conditions related to extra poundage. He is well spoken. Walks the talk, in fact he runs the talk. Check out his blog and see his commitment to nutrition, healthy eating and active living. He had no script. He spoke from the heart as he shared his stories and knowledge. He is truly motivated in making a difference in people's lives by teaching them what they learned as children. You are meant to be active and eat only what is necessary. Advertisers and marketing executives manipulate our atavistic instincts. They make things cheap, accessible, and highly tasty, so they can make money. They are not interested in our health and well being. Eat sensibly and not to excess. Stay active. Listen to Yoni.
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton is a twitter and blogging sensation. Of course, she also is a family doctor. She has real leadership credentials as a member of the City of Ottawa Board of Health, past president of the Academy of Medicine Ottawa, instructor at the Physician Management Institute and her involvement at Ontario Medical Association and Canadian Medical Association. Check out her blog and her opinions that suggest we should have the crucial conversations and make hard decisions. She is truly motivated in improving the dialogue in health care for ALL CANADIANS. Merrilee is provoking conversations that patients, physicians, politicians and all stake holders must have. Read and follow Merrilee.
Dr. Barry Dworkin is a powerhouse. As a family doctor, professor, writer, blogger, local celebrity on CFRA radio, he is a one man dynamo. His calming voice on the radio makes me laugh and think. I have admired his tenacity and vigour for some time. His raison d'etre to remove quackery and sensationalism in medicine is compelling. We need more doctors in media willing to challenge the musings and dire demonstrations of non scientific media types. I could do an entire show on Barry's opinions and inquisitions. Check out his blog and radio show. You will not be disappointed. And Dr. Dworkin still makes house calls!
You will learn to find a reliable source of evidence based medical counsel. You will learn to questions advertisements or sensationalistic stories. You will be be motivated to track your own health parameters.
I look forward to bringing their stories to you.
Humbly, Dr. A squared.
To be continued...
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