Grounded In Reality

Interesting read here on SocialButterfly related to defining Health 2.0. I found this post most valuable because of the examples of online resources related to Health 2.0, especially because it’s hard to grasp the concept of the amount of health info online. It’s not a complete list, but it will give the general consumer a good sense of what’s out there related to Health 2.0 websites, podcasts, wikis, social networks, blogs, video sharing and online forums. Check out the post if you’re interested in a quick read and some great online health resources.

The author raises some solid questions related to Health 2.0 and its future. The first, “Is Health 2.0 helpful or harmful?” This could be debated for days, but as we’re a society that thrives on evolution, we should embrace Health 2.0 and the potential positives for patients and physicians. Yes there will be setbacks, but that’s how we learn. Sermo, for example is a positive example of Health 2.0 because physicians can discuss real world clinical issues and make changes to their practices based on online consensus.

What are your thoughts on Health 2.0 being helpful or harmful?