Patient participation in health 2.0 Patient participation

taking name web 2.0 label given describe social-networking emphasis of internet since 2004, health 2.0 use of web , social networking technologies facilitate patient , physician interaction , engagement, through online web platform or mobile application. health 2.0 used interchangeably term medicine 2.0, however, both terms refer personalized health care experience aims increase collaboration between patients , providers, while increasing patient participation in own health care. in addition increased patient-physician interactions, health 2.0 platforms seek educate , empower patients through increased accessibility of own health care information, such lab reports or diagnoses. health 2.0 platforms designed remote medicine or telemedicine in mind, such hello health. advent of communication method between patients , medical providers thought change way medicine delivered, evidenced growing focus on innovating health technology, such annual health 2.0 conference. 1 way health 2.0 technologies can increase patient participation actively engaging patients doctors through use of electronic health records, electronic versions of physician s after-visit summaries. electronic health records can include ability patients communicate physicians electronically scheduling appointments or reaching out questions. other ways electronic health records can enhance patient participation include electronic health records alert physicians potentially dangerous drug interactions, reducing time review patient s medical history in emergency situation, enhanced ability managing chronic conditions hypertension, , reducing costs through increased medical practice efficiency.