For the Physician, By the Physician: The Management of Addiction in Medicine

Prasad, Arya S

doi:10.52504/001c.67867

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“…Seventeen popular physician review websites were chosen based on a review of online blogs and medical literature demonstrating popular use by patients, including RealSelf, Google, Vitals, and Healthgrades. 2,3,[15][16][17][18][19] Review websites were analyzed for the following attributes: review methodology, review source, free verification status, features associated with a free account, additional benefit options, and price of upgrades. Each website was reviewed by analyzing physician profile characteristics and evaluating upgrade features.…”

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Assessing the Benefits and Downsides of Physician Review Websites to Plastic Surgeons

Yi,

Tian,

Klifto

et al. 2024

Ann Plast Surg

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Background Patients often evaluate the reputations of plastic surgeons based on their performances on physician review websites. This article aims to compare rating methodologies and conduct a cost-benefit analysis of physician review websites to further understand how plastic surgeons and their patients can utilize review websites to inform their practice and care. Methods A review of online literature, blogs, and 17 of the most common physician review websites was conducted to identify information on review website methodology, cost, and benefits most pertinent to plastic surgeons and their patients. Results Physician review websites utilize various combinations of physician-related and unrelated criteria to evaluate plastic surgeons. Across 17 reviewed platforms, most (71%) utilize star ratings to rate physicians, 18% require an appointment to conduct a review, and 35% feature search engine optimization. Many websites (53%) allow physicians to pay for benefits or extension packages, with benefits offered including advertising, search engine optimization, competitor blocking, social media marketing, consultant services, and data analytics. Competitor blocking was provided by the most number of websites who offered additional services for pay (78%). Conclusions Appointments are not required to post physician reviews on many review websites, and many websites allow physicians to purchase packages to enhance their search engine optimization or consumer reach. Accordingly, plastic surgeons' reputations on review websites may be influenced by factors extraneous to actual patient care. Patients and physicians should be cognizant that physician review websites may not be reflective of factors related to quality of patient care.

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confidence: 99%