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PatientsLikeMe and Online Patient Support Communities in Dermatology: Viewpoint
Mindy D Szeto;
Michelle Hook Sobotka;
Emily Woolhiser;
Pritika Parmar;
Jieying Wu;
Lina Alhanshali;
Robert P Dellavalle
ABSTRACT
Online patient-oriented platforms such as PatientsLikeMe (PLM) offer a venue for individuals with various diagnoses to share experiences and build community, though they may not be representative of the larger patient population. This potentially limits generalizability and raises concerns about the spread of misinformation, emphasizing the need for informed use and healthcare provider engagement.
Citation
Please cite as:
Szeto MD, Hook Sobotka M, Woolhiser E, Parmar P, Wu J, Alhanshali L, Dellavalle RP
PatientsLikeMe and Online Patient Support Communities in Dermatology