#BCSM transcript

Healthcare Social Media Transcript

From:Mon Feb 20 18:00:00 PST 2012
To:Mon Feb 20 19:15:00 PST 2012

What is #BCSM? Who were the influencers during this time period? #BCSM analytics


Healthcare Conference  - Healthcare Tweet Chats  -  Healthcare Analytics

Being_Sarah
Hi all. Anthony joining again. #bcsm
stales
good evening #BCSM crew! #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @BCSisterhood If you know someone who's had breast cancer, tell them to join Twitter at #BCSM. Lots of great discussions. #bcsm
AdamsLisa
@stales hello all! #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
Hello love! @Being_Sarah #bcsm
jodyms
Tonight we have privilege of welcoming @GarySchwitzer, veteran journalist and publisher of the Health News Review (HNR). #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Anthony so glad you are joining us. Hope you will come back every time! RT @Being_Sarah: Hi all. Anthony joining again. #BCSM
KathiKolb
@Being_Sarah Wonderful! #bcsm
DrAttai
Hello everyone! #bcsm
jackiefox12
I'm Jackie Fox an author/blogger/DCIS veteran & huge #bcsm fan & @garyschwitzer fan. So excited he is joining us. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Honored to be asked to participate. You are such a vibrant online community. #BCSM
IM4PBS
Gr8 guest 2night @garyschwitzer MT @BCSisterhood: If you know someone who's had breast cancer, tell them 2join us now on Twitter at #BCSM.
zapladybug
Hi everyone. I think I'll be mostly lurking tonight, but wanted to send my best to you all. @itsthebunk #bcsm
stales
RT @jodyms: Tonight we have privilege of welcoming @GarySchwitzer, veteran journalist and publisher of the Health News Review (HNR). #bcsm
DrAttai
RT @jodyms: Tonight we have privilege of welcoming @GarySchwitzer, veteran journalist and publisher of the Health News Review (HNR). #bcsm
lizdehart
first time joining #BCSM as a previvor (path pending)
eticklethomas
RT @jodyms: Tonight we have privilege of welcoming @GarySchwitzer, veteran journalist and publisher of the Health News Review (HNR). #bcsm
jodyms
@HealthNewsRevu (HNR) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving health reporting and helping patients weigh news article. #bcsm
talkabouthealth
Welcome! RT @jodyms: Tonight we have privilege of welcoming @GarySchwitzer, veteran journalist & publisher of the Health News Review #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @PracticalWisdom Anthony so glad you are joining us. Hope you will come back every time! RT @Being_Sarah: Hi all. #bcsm
stales
Honored to have you here! RT @garyschwitzer: Honored to be asked to participate. You are such a vibrant online community. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@PinkRibbonBlues Hi Gayle! You've had some stellar blogs lately. You always educate me. #BCSM
KathiKolb
@garyschwitzer Big fan, Gary. Research reporting hype is a pet peeve. #bcsm
jackiefox12
Hi Anthony! #bcsm
itsthebunk
Hi everyone, Liza here, BreastCancer 3-timer, knitter & crocheter of hats, Ravelry addict, in the midst of big life transition... #bcsm
stales
@zapladybug nice to see you! #bcsm
DrAttai
@garyschwitzer We're thrilled to have you here - thanks so much for agreeing to join us #bcsm
stales
RT @jodyms: @HealthNewsRevu (HNR) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving health reporting and helping patients weigh news article. #bcsm
BRCAinfo
hi all...happy to be here again.. Tobey from previvors and http://t.co/9JtcbW7A here. #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
RT @jodyms: @HealthNewsRevu (HNR) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving health reporting and helping patients weigh news article. #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
Thx @BCSisterhood You've had some stellar blogs lately. You always educate me. #BCSM
ccchronicles
Anthony joining. Logged in as Sarah whoops. Now back to ccc. #Bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @jodyms: @HealthNewsRevu (HNR) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving health reporting and helping patients weigh news article. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @DrAttai @garyschwitzer We're thrilled to have you here - thanks so much for agreeing to join us #bcsm
itsthebunk
Plus One! RT @jackiefox12: Hi Anthony! #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer it's terrific to have you, Gary. First the members of #BCSM give brief introductions then I'll ask the first question #bcsm
HelenBurmaster
Hello all, welcome Gary! #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
Hi Anth @ccchronicles #Bcsm
JulieGoodale
Hi, I'm going to try to sit in for as much as I can tonight #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Important evening 4 the community.RT @DrAttai: @garyschwitzer Were thrilled to have you here - thanks so much for agreeing to join us #BCSM
JediPD
G'Evening all. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@jackiefox12 @KathiKolb @PracticalWisdom @stales I'm excited about this evening's discussion. #BCSM
KathiKolb
@ccchronicles Hi, Ant! #bcsm
regrounding
Hi everyone! Lori from LA. 10-yr survivor, now w/MBC. Gary, looking forward to tonight! #bcsm
jackiefox12
@JulieGoodale Cool avi! Are you planking? #bcsm
DrAttai
Deanna Attai, breast surgeon in LA #bcsm
IM4PBS
Hello @GarySchwitzer! Good to see you and glad you are with us tonight! #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzeer so pleased to have you here, Gary. After a few more introductions I'll ask the first question. #bcsm
talkabouthealth
Hi everyone! Excited about tonight's chat. Murray here from @TalkAboutHealth, personalized cancer questions and answers. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
Hi @garyschwitzer, I'm Brenda Coffee, breast cancer advocate & blogger. I'm excited you're here with us. #BCSM
stales
@regrounding @KathiKolb @ccchronicles hi there! #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Lisa Adult Edu. Passionate re: Heath Care Tweet Chats. Adopted member of #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
Gayle Sulik, Medical Sociologist #bcsm
chemobrainfog
Hi all..... just arrived home... running 5 yr survivor.. fearless friend #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@regrounding Hi Lori from LA:) #BCSM
itsthebunk
Am psyched about tonight's topic. Much health media literacy required! #bcsm
stales
Alicia - 20 yr, 3x cancer survivor #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer Evaluating medical evidence is a critical skill for those with cancer, that's why this discussion is so important. #bcsm
jorunkjones
Hi everyone! I'm working with Murray on TalkAboutHealth. So glad to be here with my dear, dear friends. #bcsm
AdamsLisa
@jodyms Pleased to join in tonight. I had stage 2 breast cancer, have been "no evidence of disease" for about 5 yrs now. Writer. #bcsm
DrAttai
@JediPD great to see you tonight - so glad you could join us #bcsm
HelenBurmaster
Helen Burmaster here... finally done with all tx !!! #BCSM
donttouchthese
@BCSisterhood what does BCSM stand for? xx #BCSM
KathiKolb
@garyschwitzer Bitchblogger, cancer survivor, healthcare clinician, use your site. #bcsm
stales
@PinkRibbonBlues @chemobrainfog @bcsisterhood hello! #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@chemobrainfog Hello sweet friend. I mentioned you in my blog today. #BCSM
regrounding
LOL! Hi Brenda, Alicia! RT @BCSisterhood: @regrounding Hi Lori from LA:) #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer Q1: How did the @HealthNewsRevu - HNR - come about? #bcsm
stales
RT @jodyms @garyschwitzer Evaluating med evidence is a critical skill for those w/ cancer, thats why this discussion is so important. #bcsm
itsthebunk
Hi fellow Angelena, and also to @zapladybug and @DrAttai! RT @BCSisterhood: @regrounding Hi Lori from LA:) #bcsm
BRCAinfo
i'm having trouble tweeting... i'll try again... Hi all.. tobey from http://t.co/T5b3Hth8 hi everyone.... #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Original credit to Media Doctor Australia - @MediaDoctorAU - pioneers in this genre. We adopted their approach. #BCSM
IM4PBS
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Q1: How did the @HealthNewsRevu - HNR - come about? #bcsm
DrAttai
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Q1: How did the @HealthNewsRevu - HNR - come about? #bcsm
KathiKolb
@stales Hey, sisters! #bcsm
stales
@donttouchthese breast cancer social media - it's a twitter chat community. #bcsm
lizdehart
stupid question but what does #BCSM stand for?
JulieGoodale
Oops, try again - Julie Goodale, fitness trainer specializing in cancer survivors, & 11yr BC survivor. #bcsm
chemobrainfog
@BCSisterhood i've been offline since Friday-niece's adoption went thru Fri, celebration weekend! #bcsm
garyschwitzer
I launched HealthNewsReview in ’06. I was tenure track at U of MN. Was warned I’d never get tenure doing this. I won . #BCSM
BCSisterhood
#BCSM stands for Breast Cancer Social Media. We chat each Monday to talk about various aspects-medical, social, emotional-about BC #BCSM
itsthebunk
BIg hello to you both! RT @BCSisterhood: @chemobrainfog Hello sweet friend. I mentioned you in my blog today. #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: Original credit to Media Doctor Australia - @MediaDoctorAU - pioneers in this genre. We adopted their approach. #bcsm
jodyms
@regrounding @bcsisterhood @ccchronicles @pinkribbonblues -- greetings. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Unending thanks to @FIMDM – my sole source of support the past 6 yrs. I don’t know of another group who would’ve taken this on. #BCSM
jodyms
RT @garyschwitzer: Original credit to Media Doctor Australia - @MediaDoctorAU - pioneers in this genre. We adopted their approach. #bcsm
chemobrainfog
@stales HI you..... #bcsm
ManonC1sports
Hi everyone Manon family and sports md following patients with BC #bcsm
HelenBurmaster
appreciate the independent review of current news. #BCSM
stales
@lizdehart breast cancer social media - you can see more here http://t.co/wZqz71WC #bcsm
regrounding
Breast Cancer Social Media. WELCOME! RT @lizdehart: stupid question but what does #BCSM stand for? #bcsm
subatomicdoc
Good evening, everyone. I hope you're having a nice evening. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@chemobrainfog That's terrific. Big event in your family. #BCSM
donttouchthese
@stales oh, how could i get involved? i'm fighting breast cancer. #bcsm
KathiKolb
@garyschwitzer Tenure track for journalism? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@itsthebunk How's your day been? #BCSM
lizdehart
@BCSisterhood I'm just interested in sitting in. I have BRCA. No cancer but family with breast cancer. Thanks! #BCSM
jodyms
@garyschwitzer what was @MediaDoctorAU doing that you liked so much? #bcsm
GreatNonprofits
Know of a great breast cancer org? Share your story @GreatNonprofits to get them the support they deserve. http://t.co/xfsLyWLz #BCSM
chemobrainfog
gotta go scroll to catch up ..... #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @garyschwitzer launched HealthNewsReview in ’06.was tenure track at U of MN. Was warned I’d never get tenure. I won . #BCSM #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @garyschwitzer launched HealthNewsReview in ’06.was tenure track at U of MN. Was warned I’d never get tenure. I won . #BCSM #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer I launched HealthNewsReview in ’06. I was tenure track at UofMN. Was warned I’d never get tenure doing this, I won. #bcsm
regrounding
CONGRATS!!! RT @chemobrainfog: @BCSisterhood ive been offline since Friday-nieces adoption went thru Fri, celebration weekend! #bcsm
jorunkjones
RT @jodyms @garyschwitzer Evaluating med evidence is a critical skill for those w/ cancer, thats why this discussion is so important. #bcsm
lizdehart
@regrounding Thank you! #BCSM
DrAttai
@donttouchthese all are welcome to join - glad to see you here #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @HelenBurmaster appreciate the independent review of current news. #BCSM #bcsm
IM4PBS
@garyschwitzer is the readership of @HEalthNewsRevu mostly epatients/journalists/hcps? or blend of all three? #bcsm
stales
@donttouchthese log into http://t.co/A5hC2rnC using your twitter account, follow the #BCSM hashtag #bcsm
garyschwitzer
No one in US was critically evaluating health news as they were. RT @jodyms: what was @MediaDoctorAU doing that you liked so much? #bcsm
stales
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer what was @MediaDoctorAU doing that you liked so much? #bcsm
jodyms
And friends, @garyschwitzer's mentioning the Foundation for Informed Decision Making, which funds @healthnewsrevu #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @jodyms: And friends, @garyschwitzer's mentioning the Foundation for Informed Decision Making, which funds @healthnewsrevu #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer Evaluating med evidence is a critical skill for those w/ cancer, thats why this discussion is so important. #BCSM
DrAttai
RT @IM4PBS: @garyschwitzer is the readership of @HEalthNewsRevu mostly epatients/journalists/hcps? or blend of all three? #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Yes. RT @KathiKolb: @garyschwitzer Tenure track for journalism? #bcsm
itsthebunk
Welcome! Just join us on Mondays for the chat! :) RT @donttouchthese: @stales oh, how could i get involved? im fighting breast cancer. #bcsm
donttouchthese
@DrAttai Thank you. #bcsm
justvisiting123
Hello #bcsm group from East Coast USA
lizyuja
hi everyone. I'm new. looking forward to this. #BCSM
KathiKolb
RT @jodyms: And friends, @garyschwitzers mentioning the Foundation for Informed Decision Making, which funds @healthnewsrevu #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@DrAttai Hello Dr Attai. I'm so glady you're such an integral part of the group. #BCSM
jackiefox12
@garyschwitzer Love what you are doing. Thank you. Especially important since we're often dealing w. emotions too #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @jodyms @garyschwitzer's mentioning the Foundation for Informed Decision Making, which funds @healthnewsrevu #bcsm #bcsm
itsthebunk
RT @BCSisterhood: @itsthebunk How's your day been? #BCSM It's been a lovely day thx! And you?
dianeradfordmd
@jodyms @DrAttai sorry to be late for #bcsm
itsthebunk
RT @jodyms @garyschwitzer Evaluating med evidence is a critical skill for those w/ cancer, thats why this discussion is so important. #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Welcome! RT @justvisiting123: Hello #bcsm group from East Coast USA #BCSM
KathiKolb
@garyschwitzer More independence this way. #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer Q2: how were the guidelines @HealthNewsRevu uses developed? #bcsm
DrAttai
@lizyuja welcome to the chat! feel free to participate or lurk... #bcsm
WendyWillBlog
Hi #bcsm friends! How's everyone tonight?
garyschwitzer
We have broad mix of users: journalists. patients, news surfers, policy wonks, academics, industry - you name it. #BCSM
PracticalWisdom
++ RT @jackiefox12: @garyschwitzer Love what you are doing. Thank you. Especially important since were often dealing w. emotions too #BCSM
IM4PBS
RT @garyschwitzer: We have broad mix of users: journalists. patients, news surfers, policy wonks, academics, industry - you name it. #BCSM
BCSisterhood
@dianeradfordmd Good to see you. Jump right in! #BCSM
jackiefox12
RT @garyschwitzer: We have broad mix of users: journalists. patients, news surfers, policy wonks, academics, industry - you name it. #BCSM
BCSisterhood
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Q2: how were the guidelines @HealthNewsRevu uses developed? #BCSM
DrAttai
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Q2: how were the guidelines @HealthNewsRevu uses developed? #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: We have broad mix of users: journalists. patients, news surfers, policy wonks, academics, industry - you name it. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/zTKbSGa7 #BCSM
ManonC1sports
RT @itsthebunk @jodyms @garyschwitzer Evaluating med evidence is a critical skill for those w/ cancer, discussion is so important. #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/zTKbSGa7 #BCSM
IM4PBS
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/zTKbSGa7 #BCSM
talkabouthealth
RT @garyschwitzer No one in US critically evaluating health news. RT @jodyms: what was @MediaDoctorAU doing you liked so much? #bcsm
itsthebunk
RT @garyschwitzer: No1 in US was critically evaluatng health news as they were RT @jodyms: what was @MediaDoctorAU doing that U liked? #bcsm
IM4PBS
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/Tm0VT9zG #BCSM
PracticalWisdom
Diversity + MT @garyschwitzer: We have broad mix o: journalists/pts/ news surfers, policy wonks, academics, industry - you name it. #BCSM
girlmeetsgeek
Proud of all @GarySchwitzer is doing for community and health. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/ZXDeTj8z #BCSM
DrAttai
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/RF5hdEX8 #bcsm
DrAttai
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/RF5hdEX8 #bcsm
itsthebunk
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/uVIzihGZ #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
Great @garyschwitzer Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link: http://t.co/XpT0LKfm #BCSM #bcsm
KathiKolb
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/FHP1pwPV #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: Easiest way to explain our criteria is to have you check this link that explains in detail: http://t.co/4p9s9H9S #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer That's excellent. Both @drattai and @stales have a number of great linkes we'll be tweeting throughout. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@garyschwitzer It's more than alarming that there's no checks & balances on health news. Much online is biased I fear. Do you? #BCSM
garyschwitzer
We only evaluate stories that include claims of efficacy in health care interventions. Details at: http://t.co/aHtw6j4a #BCSM
BCSisterhood
There's a lull, here. Is everyone checking Gary's link:) #BCSM
AdamsLisa
Tendency is to want easy answers to things, but diseases are complex. Often, people want to buy into an easy explanation for cancer #bcsm
chemobrainfog
I feel like I came to class unprepared! This is all about THE TRUTH without soundbites & skewed stats? My PET PEEVES? #bcsm
jodyms
RT @garyschwitzer: We only evaluate stories that incl claims of efficacy in health care interventions.http://t.co/aHtw6j4a #bcsm
KathiKolb
@garyschwitzer Is medical reporting getting better or worse? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer: We only evaluate stories that include claims of efficacy in health care interventions. http://t.co/XR5zzoNu #BCSM
stales
RT @garyschwitzer We only evaluate stories that include claims of efficacy in health care interventions. Details http://t.co/INlfqHGc #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
@garyschwitzer I think so critical! Criterion #6 Does the story use independent sources and identify conflicts of interest? #BCSM
HelenBurmaster
I saw you use this criteria with the HER2+ study recently. I appreciated someone else looking at it and seeing what I saw. #BCSM
dianeradfordmd
RT@BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer It's more than alarming that there's no checks & balances on health news. Much online is biased I fear.#BCSM
itsthebunk
Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
REading my Mind. Finding good stuff to tweet ! RT @BCSisterhood: Theres a lull, here. Is everyone checking Garys link:) #BCSM
KathiKolb
@chemobrainfog Hell, yes! #bcsm
garyschwitzer
We are simultaneously seeing some of the best investigative health journalism and some of the worst in the daily drumbeat of dreck. #BCSM
HelenBurmaster
@AdamsLisa so agree! #BCSM
jackiefox12
Oh yeah. Big time. RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
drsteventucker
How do you define stories compared to Press Releases? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@AdamsLisa So true Lisa plus we've become a sound bite society including medical news. #BCSM
regrounding
Read today that online health care info is underutilized. Wonder if people can't determine reliability. @garyschwitzer Much online is #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer "..stories that claims of efficacy in health care interventions" creates a wide path! #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer "..stories that claims of efficacy in health care interventions" creates a wide path! #bcsm
stales
To help facilitate tonight's chat - please send your questions for @garyschwitzer to me. DM me or @ me, thanks! #bcsm
DrAttai
This seems to happen more and more...RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
itsthebunk
SO TRUE! MT @AdamsLisa: Ppl want easy answers, but diseases are complex. Often, people want to buy into an easy explanation for cancer #bcsm
subatomicdoc
RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
chemobrainfog
There is ALWAYS an agenda. Unless someone digs....RT @KathiKolb: @garyschwitzer Is medical reporting getting better or worse? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer: We simultaneously seethe best investigative health journalism and some of the worst in the daily drumbeat of dreck. #BCSM
AdamsLisa
@garyschwitzer and also when celebrities get media time and may have very little science-based research to back up their views #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
RT @stales: To help facilitate tonights chat - please send your questions for @garyschwitzer to me. DM me or @ me, thanks! #BCSM
dianeradfordmd
@PracticalWisdom @BCSisterhood yes, Checking the link #bcsm
jackiefox12
@stales Thanks for letting us know how to send questions! I just DMed you #bcsm
garyschwitzer
We’ll post out 1,700th story review this week! About 70% fail to adequately cover costs, quantify benefits and harms. Shameful. #BCSM
KendallScottHHC
RT @BCSisterhood: If you know someone who's had breast cancer, tell them to join us now on Twitter at #BCSM. Lots of great discussions.
nursefriendly
RT @stales: To help facilitate tonight's chat - please send your questions for @garyschwitzer to me. DM me or @ me, thanks! #bcsm
KathiKolb
Research about research spin: http://t.co/MifKSISg #bcsm
regrounding
Often people want "YES" not truth. @AdamsLisa: Ppl want easy answers. Often, people want to buy into an easy explanation for cancer #bcsm
drsteventucker
An understatement RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
itsthebunk
It's almost comical when 2 conflicting studies come out & media goes bananas... Wine cures all! Wine will kill you! #bcsm
regrounding
RT @BCSisterhood: If u know someone whos had breast cancer, tell them to join us now on Twitter at #BCSM. Lots of great discussions. #bcsm
ManonC1sports
agree RT @itsthebunk @AdamsLisa: Ppl want easy answers, diseases are complex. people want to buy into an easy explanation for cancer #bcsm
jodyms
RT @garyschwitzer: We’ll post our 1,700th story review this week! Abt 70% fail to adequately cover costs, quantify benefits .shameful #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Critical to know who is funding the Ink! If PT's know then we can makes better decisions. #BCSM
BCSisterhood
@DrAttai The news media wants headlines. In their business, sensational headlines & exclusives often track ratings. #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @KathiKolb Research about research spin: http://t.co/73UsRFsQ #bcsm #bcsm
itsthebunk
@drsteventucker I was being EXTREMELY polite! #bcsm
jackiefox12
HUGE RT @AdamsLisa: @garyschwitzer also when celebrities get media time & have very little science-based research to back up views #bcsm
talkabouthealth
RT @drsteventucker: An understatement RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
chemobrainfog
Love that. RT @KathiKolb: Research about research spin: http://t.co/s9AuxviA #bcsm
garyschwitzer
@JediPD One of our 10 criteria = did the story evaluate the quality of the evidence. Doesn't require PhD in biostats. #BCSM
dianeradfordmd
RT @garyschwitzer We’ll post out 1,700th story review this week! About 70% fail adequately cover costs, quantify benefits and harms.#BCSM
HelenBurmaster
RT @PracticalWisdom: Critical to know who is funding the Ink! If PTs know then we can makes better decisions. #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @PracticalWisdom Critical to know who is funding the Ink! If PT's know then we can makes better decisions. #BCSM #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Just heard Red Wine research was bogus. MT @itsthebunk: Wine cures all! Wine will kill you! #BCSM
girlmeetsgeek
Love seeing @PinkRibbonBlues on #BCSM. She's a force! :) #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: We’ll post our 1,700th story review this week! Abt 70% fail to adequately cover costs, quantify benefits .shameful #bcsm
regrounding
RT @garyschwitzer: We’ll post 1,700th story review this week! Abt 70% fail 2 adequately cover costs, quantify benefits & harms. #bcsm
KathiKolb
Have also read that within 5 yrs, most given studies will be refuted by another study. #bcsm
JulieGoodale
@drsteventucker Good point - too often I see stories that read just like PR. Most ppl won't even notice difference. #bcsm
eticklethomas
RT @regrounding: RT @BCSisterhood: If u know someone whos had breast cancer, tell them to join us now on Twitter at #BCSM. Lots of grea ...
jodyms
@garyschwitzer Q4: so 70% of the stories covered, on a weekly basis, are far below a five star rating? #bcsm
lizdehart
off topic but this gal on the voice with an AMAZING voice has mother with breast cancer #BCSM
drbethdupree
#BCSM just found you and will be followingwith my friend and colleague @drattai
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: One of our 10 criteria = did the story evaluate the quality of the evidence. Doesnt require PhD in biostats. #bcsm
DrAttai
@BCSisterhood yes and unfortunately patients get confused by the headlines #bcsm
itsthebunk
LOL! RT @PracticalWisdom: Just heard Red Wine research was bogus. MT @itsthebunk: Wine cures all! Wine will kill you! #bcsm
WendyWillBlog
RT @itsthebunk: It's almost comical when 2 conflicting studies come out & media goes bananas... Wine cures all! Wine will kill you! #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
MT @garyschwitzer: @JediPD 1 of our 10 criteria = did the story evaluate the quality of the evidence. Doesnt require PhD in biostats. #BCSM
BCSisterhood
RT @PracticalWisdom Critical to know who is funding the Ink! If PTs know then we can makes better decisions. #BCSM #BCSM
drsteventucker
@stales Q: Are there professional standards or requirements for press releases, esp from Universities? #bcsm
IM4PBS
@itsthebunk if you look long enough, you will find studies proving all sides of issue. makes it tough 2find credible & reliable info #bcsm
chemobrainfog
oh... celebrity soundbites... my other favorite thing... UGH! #bcsm
AdamsLisa
@stales why do u think people keep wanting to find easy "cause" yet resist the things we KNOW are good: exercise, weight control #bcsm
garyschwitzer
This large a database becomes a data-driven mirror that we can hold up to editorial decision-makers about what they are/aren't doing. #BCSM
jackiefox12
RT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Q4: so 70% of the stories covered, on a weekly basis, are far below a five star rating? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@KathiKolb If we looked hard enough we could probably find a story that refutes another story in 5 minutes. #BCSM
PinkRibbonBlues
RT!! @garyschwitzer One of our 10 criteria = did the story evaluate the quality of evidence. Doesn't require PhD in biostats. #BCSM #bcsm
DrAttai
@drbethdupree great to see you here, Beth! We've got @garyschwitzer talking about medical stories in the news #bcsm
itsthebunk
Also, so many studies are SO NARROW RT @KathiKolb: Have also read that w in 5 yrs, most given studies will B refuted by another study. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @drsteventucker: @stales Q: Are there professional standards or requirements for press releases, esp from Universities? #BCSM
PracticalWisdom
MT @IM4PBS: @itsthebunk if you look Hard U will find studies proving all sides of issue. makes it tough 2find credible & reliable info #BCSM
JediPD
@garyschwitzer Curious, How you determine quality of evidence? #bcsm
nursefriendly
RT @jackiefox12: Oh yeah. Big time. RT @itsthebunk: Also alarming that the general news media blows each headline out of proportion #bcsm
jackiefox12
With you all the way. Double ugh! RT @chemobrainfog: oh... celebrity soundbites... my other favorite thing... UGH! #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer A friend wants to know what organizations are routinely doing a good job in their reporting? #bcsm
chemobrainfog
It's UP to us to understand what the "research" is saying. Or find someone who can explain in plain English. #bcsm
KathiKolb
@chemobrainfog Hate 'celeb' docs, soundbyte interviews #bcsm
itsthebunk
Y! MT @IM4PBS: @itsthebunk if u look long enough, U'll find studies proving all sides of issue. tough 2find credible & reliable info #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
RT @JediPD: @garyschwitzer Curious, How you determine quality of evidence? #BCSM
CancerCureNow
Stop wishing and hoping cancer away... Make it happen. http://t.co/vx6RkcXY http://t.co/e8k7LnOi The science is here. #BCSM
jodyms
Good question @jediPD @garyschwitzer Please elaborate more on the quality of evidence. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @jodyms A friend wants to know what organizations are routinely doing a good job in their reporting? #bcsm #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @jodyms: Good question @jediPD @garyschwitzer Please elaborate more on the quality of evidence. #bcsm
lizdehart
@AdamsLisa SPOT ON!!!!! The current diet full of sugar and gluten is SO inflammatory!!!! #BCSM
AdamsLisa
@stales And how can we educate public to be more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
jodyms
Don't get me going on that one, either.RT @KathiKolb: @chemobrainfog Hate celeb docs, soundbyte interviews #bcsm
LauraBurdette
RT @chemobrainfog: It's UP to us to understand what the "research" is saying. Or find someone who can explain in plain English. #bcsm
itsthebunk
YES! @chemobrainfog It's UP to us to understand what the "research" is saying. Or find someone who can explain in plain English. #bcsm
DrAttai
@KathiKolb unfortunately sometimes they only allow for soundbites. frustrating. #bcsm
jodyms
Cancer is hard enough without celebrity docs and quack books. #bcsm
mandylipka
YES! “@AdamsLisa: @stales And how can we educate public to be more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
chemobrainfog
I'm with ya there! RT @KathiKolb: @chemobrainfog Hate celeb docs, soundbyte interviews #bcsm
garyschwitzer
But, yes, 85% of 1,700 stories are < 5-star stories. #BCSM Conversely, I'm pleased to see 15% do achieve that level of excellence. #BCSM
girlmeetsgeek
Truth. RT @lizdehart: @AdamsLisa SPOT ON!!!!! The current diet full of sugar and gluten is SO inflammatory!!!! #bcsm
KathiKolb
I'd like study writers to translate at least abstract & conclusion into plain English. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @DrAttai unfortunately sometimes they only allow for soundbites. frustrating. #bcsm #bcsm
KathiKolb
@DrAttai Yes, it is. Very. Interviewers often not well prepared. #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
& folks believe!RT @jodyms: Dont get me going on that one, either.RT @KathiKolb: @chemobrainfog Hate celeb docs, soundbyte interviews #BCSM
jodyms
Another good ques @adamslisa @stales how can we educate public 2 b more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
DrAttai
RT @jodyms: Cancer is hard enough without celebrity docs and quack books. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT Good to set the bar @garyschwitzer 15% do achieve that level of excellence. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
Such a great question@stales And how can we educate public to be more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm#BCSM
BRCAinfo
RT @KathiKolb: Id like study writers to translate at least abstract & conclusion into plain English. #bcsm
ivanoransky
Follow along right now as @garyschwitzer describes the work of @healthnewsrevu for #bcsm
jackiefox12
YES!!!!! RT @KathiKolb: I'd like study writers to translate at least abstract & conclusion into plain English. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Quality of evidence: story should show grasp for limits of observational studies, hierarchy of evidence. Not all studies are equal. #BCSM
KathiKolb
@DrAttai Amen! #bcsm
jodyms
@girlmeetsgeek inflammation is something @healthnewsrevu discusses #bcsm
chemobrainfog
Shame on us if we accept soundbites: RT @DrAttai unfortunately sometimes they only allow for soundbites. frustrating. #bcsm #bcsm
girlmeetsgeek
Whenever I read a headline I say, "Really?" Then I educate myself. It's too important to let major companies decide for us. #bcsm
AdamsLisa
@BCSisterhood that was my question :) #bcsm
itsthebunk
Imagine that?! :-) YES, agree! RT @KathiKolb: Id like study writers to translate at least abstract & conclusion into plain English. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @jodyms how can we educate public 2 b more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
justvisiting123
@PracticalWisdom @im4pbs @itsthebunk So true, just like numbers or statistics. #bcsm
JulieGoodale
RT @AdamsLisa: @stales And how can we educate public to be more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
KathiKolb
@BCSisterhood Public looking for quick answers. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
Our media plays to the lowest common denominator which is why soundbites & celebs are good. "We" don't have to think very hard. #BCSM
CancerCureNow
Breast cancer... http://t.co/vx6RkcXY http://t.co/6gmgb245 #BCSM
chemobrainfog
If something sounds too good to be true, IT's probably BULL #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @PinkRibbonBlues: RT @jodyms how can we educate public 2 b more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
jodyms
@garyschwitzer We now have ten convos going:) Are there professional stds or requirements for press releases, esp from Universities? #bcsm
DrBeckerSchutte
I'm running late tonight . . pretty interested in this topic! #bcsm
garyschwitzer
We are forutnate that two major wire services - Reuters Health and AP - tend to grade better than average. Their reach is great. #BCSM
talkabouthealth
RT @mandylipka YES! @AdamsLisa @stales How can we educate public to be more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
DrAttai
@chemobrainfog you're right - we should not accept soundbites - but that's what gets ratings; attention spans are short #bcsm
jodyms
Personally I think if we educate this community well then we take that forward. No one can educate public at large. #bcsm
DrAttai
MT @jodyms: @garyschwitzer Are there professional stds or requirements for press releases, esp from Universities? #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@KathiKolb The public's also looking for easy answers. #BCSM
PracticalWisdom
Wish I could speed read faster. Do you explain why all studies are not equal? Help us be Educated Patients! @garyschwitzer #BCSM
jackiefox12
RT @jodyms: Personally I think if we educate this community well then we take that forward. No one can educate public at large. #bcsm
jorunkjones
Very important. RT @jodyms how can we educate public 2 b more skeptical rather than buying into sensational headlines? #bcsm
itsthebunk
YES! @girlmeetsgeek When I read headline I say, "Really?" Then educate self. It's too important 2 let major companies decide for us. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Many have urged us to start a News Release Review service - which I'd love to do but we have our hands full already. #BCSM
StylewithClass
@stales @DrAttai - Hello Ladies. I'm with a client this evening. Sorry to miss #BCSM. Will read the tweets later. Goodnight.
Bethlgainer
Sorry am late. Put the girl to bed and am now here. #BCSM
jodyms
That's why its important to me that we familiarize OURSELVES with evidence, reporting, accuracy, clarity in writing. #bcsm
JediPD
@garyschwitzer Observational studies, especially meta-analyses are fraught with errors. That is why wine is both good & bad for you. #bcsm
DrBeckerSchutte
TrueRT @DrAttai: @chemobrainfog youre right - we should not accept soundbites - but thats what gets ratings; attention spans are short #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @StylewithClass: @stales @DrAttai - Hello Ladies. I'm with a client this evening. Sorry to miss #BCSM. Will read the tweets later. Goodnight.
PracticalWisdom
MT @garyschwitzer: Forutnate two major wire services - Reuters Health & AP - tend 2 grade better than average. Their reach is great. #BCSM
chemobrainfog
YES, and Great News on a daily basis. RT @BCSisterhood: @KathiKolb The publics also looking for easy answers. #bcsm
AdamsLisa
@garyschwitzer Is it the services that are good, or certain reporters? (Reuters, AP vs. the individual reporter) #bcsm
lizdehart
@AdamsLisa of course it is dfficult to find data on the inflmmation/cancer connection when most studies sponsored by big pharma #BCSM
DrAttai
YES!! RT @jodyms: Personally I think if we educate this community well then we take that forward. No one can educate public at large. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer Reuters & AP have always been top tier news services. #BCSM
KathiKolb
RT@garyschwitzer: We are forutnate that two major wire services - Reuters Health and AP - tend to grade better than average. #bcsm
ManonC1sports
RT @jodyms: Thats why its important to me that we familiarize OURSELVES with evidence, reporting, accuracy, clarity in writing. #bcsm
itsthebunk
#bcsm -- twitter and tweetchat are acting up.... bah!
garyschwitzer
A recent BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed the influence that journal news releases have - for good and bad. http://t.co/Ck85W5W0 #BCSM
stales
RT @garyschwitzer: Many have urged us to start a News Release Review service - which Id love to do but we have our hands full already #bcsm
Bethlgainer
RT @BCSisterhood: RT @garyschwitzer Reuters & AP have always been top tier news services. #BCSM
jodyms
Funding? @GarySchwitzer Many have urged us 2 start a News Release Review service .. love to do but we have our hands full already. #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer Reuters & AP have always been top tier news services. #bcsm
LauraBurdette
hard to search for those truths when you're sick. RT @KathiKolb @BCSisterhood Public looking for quick answers. #bcsm
DrAttai
@garyschwitzer a news release service would be of great help - when you have the time, we'll be ready for it! #bcsm
chemobrainfog
We can't educate people that choose not to DIG into the story. There is always "fine print" - is my jaded NY attitude creeping in? #bcsm
KathiKolb
Another pet peeve: relative vs. absolute stats/percentages #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Need Volunteers MT @garyschwitzer: #ave urged us 2 start a News Release Review service - love 2 do but we have hands full already. #BCSM
BCSisterhood
RT@garyschwitzer Observational studies, especially meta-analyses are fraught with errors. That is why wine is both good & bad for you. #BCSM
HelenBurmaster
RT @jodyms: That's why its important to me that we familiarize OURSELVES with evidence, reporting, accuracy, clarity in writing. #bcsm
lizdehart
RT @DrAttai: @garyschwitzer a news release service would be of great help - when you have the time, we'll be ready for it! #bcsm #BCSM
garyschwitzer
When you have $$, we'll be ready. RT @DrAttai: news release service would be great help - when you have time, we'll be ready for it! #bcsm
chemobrainfog
singing my song, Kathi! RT @KathiKolb: Another pet peeve: relative vs. absolute stats/percentages #bcsm
Bethlgainer
@chemobrainfog Hey, I'm a jaded New Yorker, too, even tho i live in Chicago. #BCSM
DrAttai
but that's when it's most important - RT @LauraBurdette: hard to search for those truths when youre sick. #bcsm
dianeradfordmd
RT@garyschwitzer A recent BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed the influence that journal news releases have http://t.co/QqLIffnd #BCSM
IM4PBS
So very true! MT @LauraBurdette: hard to search 4 truths when you're sick RT @KathiKolb @BCSisterhood Public looking for quick answers #bcsm
girlmeetsgeek
We stay uneducated out of two things. 1- Fear 2- Not knowing there's more to learn We can empower the public to look at both. #bcsm
Bethlgainer
RT @DrAttai: but thats when its most important - RT @LauraBurdette: hard to search for those truths when youre sick. #BCSM
mandylipka
Good call. “@KathiKolb: I'd like study writers to translate at least abstract & conclusion into plain English." #BCSM
davidkroll
RT @ivanoransky: Follow along right now as @garyschwitzer describes the work of @healthnewsrevu for #bcsm
chemobrainfog
@Bethlgainer Yes, I KNOW you are! #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@garyschwitzer Great idea! Can you farm that News Release Review Service out to a subgroup of yours? #BCSM
garyschwitzer
About 18 months ago, we were killing ourselves publishing 13 or so reviews/wk. Now down to 5-6 - still a lot. Plus blogging. #BCSM
subatomicdoc
@BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer Medical research can be fraught with potential bias or error. True with phase III trials also. #bcsm
JediPD
@garyschwitzer Wouldn't you think a bad NEWS MEDIA blurb effectively & quickly countered would be good for patients & families. #bcsm
PinkRibbonBlues
RT @garyschwitzer Recent BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed influence journal news releases have 4 good/bad. http://t.co/bh76h1ki #bcsm
stales
RT @garyschwitzer recent BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed influence journal news releases have, for good/bad http://t.co/H5bnQTzE #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
@garyschwitzer Do you find @nytimes & @NPR give accurate health information Ink? #BCSM
BCSisterhood
RT @chemobrainfogRT @KathiKolb: Yes m'ams. relative vs. absolute stats/percentages is another way to lie w/statistics. #BCSM
KathiKolb
How r physicians supposed to wade thru this 2 give best advice? #bcsm
itsthebunk
YES! RT @jodyms: Thats why its important to me that we familiarize OURSELVES with evidence, reporting, accuracy, clarity in writing. #bcsm
DrBeckerSchutte
That's why advocates matter. RT @LauraBurdette: hard to search for those truths when youre sick. #bcsm
garyschwitzer
I should explain: our reviews are systematic, criteria-driven, objective. My blog - like most - more opinionated, perspectives. #BCSM
jackiefox12
Or scared RT @PinkRibbonBlues: RT @IM4PBS hard to search 4 truths when you're sick #bcsm
DrAttai
MT @girlmeetsgeek: We stay uneducated due to 1- Fear 2- Not knowing theres more to learn We can empower the public to look at both. #bcsm
lizdehart
@LauraBurdette I agree, the truths/options/treatments need to be available when one is sick #BCSM
jodyms
@garyschwitzer The fabricated research from Duke was published in big journals. What can patients do when such studies aren't vetted? #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
MT @JediPD: @garyschwitzer Wouldnt Uthink a bad NEWS MEDIA blurb effectively & quickly countered would B good for patients & families. #BCSM
jorunkjones
RT @subatomicdoc: @BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer Med research can be fraught w/ potential bias or error.True with phase III trials also. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @garyschwitzer recent BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed influence journal news releases have, for good/bad http://t.co/CPBDGPsN #BCSM
chemobrainfog
When I see anything printed in the news, I try to go find the source and read for myself. #bcsm
KathiKolb
@subatomicdoc @BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer Look at recent Duke mess. Didn't even check his references. #bcsm
itsthebunk
And mine too! RT @chemobrainfog: singing my song, Kathi! RT @KathiKolb: Another pet peeve: relative vs. absolute stats/percentages #bcsm
jackiefox12
RT @KathiKolb: @subatomicdoc @BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer Look at recent Duke mess. Didn't even check his references. #bcsm
DrBeckerSchutte
Very good question. RT @KathiKolb: How r physicians supposed to wade thru this 2 give best advice? #bcsm
LizSzabo
RT @BCSisterhood: RT @garyschwitzer BMJ paper by Woloshin/Schwartz showed influence journal news releases have, http://t.co/7KdZgArC #BCSM
jackiefox12
RT @DrBeckerSchutte: Very good question. RT @KathiKolb: How r physicians supposed to wade thru this 2 give best advice? #bcsm
MommysCancer
Has anyone with #BreastCancer had success with the #AlkalineDiet ? #bcsm
garyschwitzer
Savvy readers should follow http://t.co/IXYvUmSv. Also read work of John Ioannidis - http://t.co/eqdiDfEK #BCSM
Bethlgainer
@KathiKolb @BCSisterhood Some ppl want to be ignorant and let news lead them. #BCSM
KathiKolb
@chemobrainfog Me, too. Not always easy. #bcsm
mandylipka
This kind of thing kept me studying PR - media needs to change “@KathiKolb: Research about research spin: http://t.co/UvrDTJM0" #BCSM
Bethlgainer
RT @DrBeckerSchutte: Very good question. RT @KathiKolb: How r physicians supposed to wade thru this 2 give best advice? #BCSM
LizSzabo
Live chat now, breast cancer social media, #bcsm. Topic: deconstructing news headlines about medical research
subatomicdoc
@KathiKolb Carefully and thoughtfully. #bcsm
chemobrainfog
And, I want to see peer reviews, too. #bcsm
BCSisterhood
@LizSzabo Hi:) Glad you joined us:) #BCSM
PracticalWisdom
I look at their tweets 2 RT @chemobrainfog: When I see anything printed in the news, I try to go find the source and read for myself. #BCSM
DrAttai
RT @jackiefox12: RT @KathiKolb: @subatomicdoc @BCSisterhood @garyschwitzer Look at recent Duke mess. Didnt even check his references. #bcsm
jodyms
RT @LizSzabo: Live chat now, breast cancer social media, #bcsm. Topic: deconstructing news headlines about medical research #bcsm
garyschwitzer
are not educating the American public about how to critically evaluate claims about health care interventions. #BCSM
itsthebunk
Absolutely. We nd 2B crit thinkers RT @chemobrainfog: When I see anything in the news, I try 2go find the source & read for myself. #bcsm
KathiKolb
@subatomicdoc U hv my sympathies! #bcsm
BCSisterhood
RT @LizSzabo: Live chat now, breast cancer social media, #bcsm. Topic: deconstructing news headlines about medical research #BCSM
DrBeckerSchutte
@Bethlgainer And I think that some people are so paralyzed by fear and helplessness that they don't know to ask more. #bcsm
regrounding
Many others just don't think they are smart enough to "get it" @BCSisterhood Some ppl want to be ignorant and let news lead them. #bcsm
stales
kickstarter? RT @jodyms: Funding? @GarySchwitzer Many have urged us 2 start a News Release Review service .. our hands full already. #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
RT @chemobrainfog: And, I want to see peer reviews, too. #BCSM
LauraBurdette
yes. those truths can be hard. @jackiefox12 @PinkRibbonBlues @IM4PBS Or scared RT hard to search 4 truths when you're sick #bcsm
drsteventucker
Docs should not take advice from a press release RT @KathiKolb: How r physicians supposed to wade thru this 2 give best advice? #bcsm
garyschwitzer
We are often promulgating a kid-in-the-candy-store portrayal of US health care. #BCSM
garyschwitzer
We are often promulgating a kid-in-the-candy-store portrayal of US health care. #BCSM
dianeradfordmd
RT @LizSzabo Live chat now, breast cancer social media, #bcsm. Topic: deconstructing news headlines about medical research
stales
RT @LizSzabo: Live chat now, breast cancer social media, #bcsm. Topic: deconstructing news headlines about medical research #bcsm
IM4PBS
Y we need credible places 2turn w/out being overwhelmed RT @jackiefox12: Or scared RT @IM4PBS hard to search 4 truths when sick #bcsm
LizSzabo
RT @subatomicdoc: Medical research can be fraught with potential bias or error. True with phase III trials also. #bcsm
Bethlgainer
Frankly, the media in general don't think critically and are alarmist. #BCSM
AdamsLisa
@stales Those who are on #bcsm tonight are motivated, but many patients don't want to know everything. They want doc to sort thru for them
subatomicdoc
@KathiKolb Not at all! It's called medical practice for a reason - always changing, keeps me engaged. :) #bcsm
PracticalWisdom
Want Quick answers MT @garyschwitzer:R not educating U.S.public about how 2 critically evaluate claims re: health care interventions. #BCSM

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