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MLA '10: Symposium

Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

800 E-Patients: The Techno-cultural Revolution of Health Consumers

Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region, Hospital Libraries Section of MLA, and Federal Libraries Section of MLA

Cost: $200 (nonmembers, $385) includes lunch
MLA CE contact hours: 6

With the sharp rise in web-informed consumers and today's fast-paced communication technology and inclusive health care systems, information is readily available. The technologically savvy generation makes use of tools such as YouTube, blogs, and websites to share experiences about their health care. Many health care systems now offer portable electronic records and electronic prescription services. Yet, with ninety million Americans not understanding how to read, comprehend, or use health information, will they be left behind in this techno-cultural revolution? Net savvy consumers are now active members of their health care teams and will be expected to know more than ever before. This symposium will focus on the interaction between technology, culture, and politics as they relate to e-health. The ethical, social, and privacy issues concerning these new technologies will also be discussed during lunch roundtables using case scenarios. The day will conclude with an interactive session demonstrating new and upcoming technologies such as personal health records and e-health tools.

Speakers: Lisa Gualtieri, adjunct clinical professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, and editor-in-chief, eLearn Magazine; Regina Holliday, E-patient, caregiver, and medical advocate; Janet M. Schneider, chief, library service, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital; and Taneya Koonce, assistant director, Eskind Biomedical Library, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Additional speakers and information will be forthcoming via the symposium website, www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/epatientsymposium/.

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