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Patient Perspective What do they have? What to they do? Who do they to go to? Where to find information? How to find support?

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The first computer bulletin board system (BBS)

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Then

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98% of American Homes Have TV

First Test-Tube Baby Born

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Resources to find doctors Telephone book Word-of-mouth Library Referral from physician Result of hospital stay

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Where to find information Physician Listen to others Library Newspapers

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Where to find support Talk to family members Talk to friends

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Doctor Patient Relationship Doctor Dominant Patient Submission Doctor Orders Directives to Patient Patient Obediently Complies Doctor Orchestrates Entire Appointment

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Internet Symptoms Diseases Treatments Prognosis Doctors Hospitals

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Now

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Research Physician Expertise Background Information Clinical Interests Research Publications Photo/Video Insurances Taking New Patients

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Doctor Patient Relationship Team Work Exchange of Information Open Conversations

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Technological Advances Order Medications Estimate Costs Locate Healthcare Provider Communicate Electronically Access Medical Records Track Health

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Patient Support Groups

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Online Communities

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Journals and Bulletin Boards

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Blogs

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Email Newsletters, Announcements, Invitations …

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Twitter

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Facebook

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Reputable Sites …

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Caution Some do not utilize technology Patients need to use discretion Respect privacy View reputable sites Patients need to make intelligent decisions Patients must seek further medical help The internet can cause anxiety Keep an open mind

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Today’s Patient Well-informed Self-advocate Armed with knowledge Open to communication Actively involved Empowered by technology

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