07-26-2010
“Doctors Lounge” offers free medical community
WebMD‘s four in-house MDs are impressive, but Doctors Lounge offers the ability to interact with a much larger group of doctors via message boards. The Lounge’s main draw is its forums, which are divided up by specialty/area of affliction. Users can browse the various forums to see the questions that have already been answered by the Doctors Lounge’s extensive support team of medical professionals. If this doesn’t provide the needed info, users can create a free account and ask their specific question.Doctors also have the option of posting blogs and articles online. These can cover whatever that doctor’s specialty is, from antidepressants to how changes in residency requirements are affecting medical students. Rest assured that joining Doctors Lounge’s support team requires an application and proof of being a medical professional. Despite the pedigree of the Doctors Lounge team, however, the site still maintains that all information is meant to “support, not replace” actual visitation with a doctor.Medical students will also find the “Medical Reference” section useful, as will patients who have been diagnosed with a particular disease. Students can also gain valuable information on lab tests and different medical procedures before heading into the exam roomor to the operating table.Doctors Lounge is one of those few sites that are designed for both medical professionals and patients. It is creating a true community between doctors and the public. In February, the site was named one of the top 10 “Ask an Expert” sites by The Times Online. Visit them today, and you can also subscribe to their Twitter, RSS feed, and newsletter.
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