Whichdoc Recommends Doctors Using Facebook
Michael Hines — December 4, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: whichdoc & springwise
WhichDoc is attempting to make it easier to find a competent and trustworthy doctor. Getting healthcare in the United States isn't easy, and it's complicated by the fact that finding a good physician can be a difficult task. WhichDoc uses the power of Facebook to help you find doctors that your friends and relatives really like.
On WhichDoc, you rate your doctors anonymously using such indicators as bedside manner. After rating your doctors, you can see the ratings your friends have given their doctors. Doctors can even be rated on a micro scale measuring things such as who gives the best physical. Everything is anonymous, so you never have to worry about someone finding out who your psychologist or dermatologist is. WhichDoc also keeps members updated on when they're due for check-ups and tests.
On WhichDoc, you rate your doctors anonymously using such indicators as bedside manner. After rating your doctors, you can see the ratings your friends have given their doctors. Doctors can even be rated on a micro scale measuring things such as who gives the best physical. Everything is anonymous, so you never have to worry about someone finding out who your psychologist or dermatologist is. WhichDoc also keeps members updated on when they're due for check-ups and tests.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Physician Referrals - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop a platform that utilizes social media to connect patients with doctors based on recommendations and ratings from friends and family.
2. Anonymous Doctor Ratings - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a platform where patients can rate their doctors anonymously, providing valuable feedback and insights for healthcare providers.
3. Automated Health Check-up Reminders - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build a system that automatically reminds members about their upcoming check-ups and tests, improving adherence to preventative healthcare.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Transform the way healthcare providers connect with patients and improve transparency and trust in the industry.
2. Social Media - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Leverage the power of social media to facilitate connections between patients and doctors, enhancing the patient experience.
3. Healthtech - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative technological solutions to streamline healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
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