First off we like the layout of the page. The abundance of information is useful when people are searching for various diseases. The complexity of the website allows for so many different options for the user. For example, there are daily videos allowing the user to feel the up to date technological aspect that they would get by visiting any doctors office.
Although, we feel the Symptom checker icon could be a bit larger than it is now. Most of the people visiting the site will want quick results and an easy to access diagnosis. By enlarging the symptom checker icon, people will have a more direction.
Another icon we feel could be larger is the 'Find a Doctor' icon. This icon is currently at the bottom right side of the website, forcing the user to scroll down to find it which could be difficult to access. These two icons will be the most visited, so enlarging them and improving their viewing will allow for better, more concise searching. Along with these two the 'ask the experts' link would be better placed next to these icons.
Lastly, by providing more information on where the doctors went to school, their background in the health field, etc., will improve the trust and quality of the sites referrals.
Danielle Storseth
Blake Alldredge
Taylor Neagli
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Health & Technology--Group Exercise
By: Melissa Cooper, Michael Stark, Nathan Dycinger
Original Design Questions:
-Why clutter the homepage with a massive amount of information? It seems to us that such distractions may lead to patients becoming overwhelmed with their first glance and may inevitably turn them away from the site.
Our design:
-The first thing we would do is simplify the layout of the homepage. It is important for the patient to enter feeling confident in the website and not like they are stepping into a catastrophe.
-We would then construct a "Virtual Doc." who would provide feedback via virtual interaction with the patient in order to convey a more personal relationship with the patient (or so the patient would think)--It would simulate a doctors visit with an instantaneous walk-through of a doctors office after loading the site--and the perks: no waiting rooms!--The doctor would ask a variety of questions in relation to the patient's visit (specifically in regards to the patient's symptoms)
-We would also provide a 24 hour customer service (toll free) for all WebMD users. This service would give patients a way to ask help questions for the site, as well as, give patients the opportunity to communicate with a doctor over the phone
Original Design Questions:
-Why clutter the homepage with a massive amount of information? It seems to us that such distractions may lead to patients becoming overwhelmed with their first glance and may inevitably turn them away from the site.
Our design:
-The first thing we would do is simplify the layout of the homepage. It is important for the patient to enter feeling confident in the website and not like they are stepping into a catastrophe.
-We would then construct a "Virtual Doc." who would provide feedback via virtual interaction with the patient in order to convey a more personal relationship with the patient (or so the patient would think)--It would simulate a doctors visit with an instantaneous walk-through of a doctors office after loading the site--and the perks: no waiting rooms!--The doctor would ask a variety of questions in relation to the patient's visit (specifically in regards to the patient's symptoms)
-We would also provide a 24 hour customer service (toll free) for all WebMD users. This service would give patients a way to ask help questions for the site, as well as, give patients the opportunity to communicate with a doctor over the phone
Health and Technology Lab Exercise
Health and Technology Lab Exercise (10-30-2007)
Web Design Suggestions/Questions:
1. Include links for doctors so that people know they are choosing a respectable doctor, for example, if a family is moving into a new area and don't know about the local physicians they can check online. Also, people can post reviews of the doctors they use. Actual patient reviews are helpful because they give an ida of what the doctor is actually like.
2. Include a section for important questions to ask your doctor (what the diffent types of scans/tests are doing). People could also email the site with important questionsif they cant find the answers online.
3. Have a feature on the important infections/diseases that are common at the moment, the flu, why its importan to get shots and vaccines.
4. The page looks a little busy, include more links, dont cram everything in on one page
5. Develop a members service where the patron gives voluntary health information and the site reminds he or she to go in for checkups i.e. mamograms, many people forget important check ups, especially if they do not have anyone to remind them.
Vanchelsa Sandoval, Ryan Cochrane, Kallie Gallagher
Web Design Suggestions/Questions:
1. Include links for doctors so that people know they are choosing a respectable doctor, for example, if a family is moving into a new area and don't know about the local physicians they can check online. Also, people can post reviews of the doctors they use. Actual patient reviews are helpful because they give an ida of what the doctor is actually like.
2. Include a section for important questions to ask your doctor (what the diffent types of scans/tests are doing). People could also email the site with important questionsif they cant find the answers online.
3. Have a feature on the important infections/diseases that are common at the moment, the flu, why its importan to get shots and vaccines.
4. The page looks a little busy, include more links, dont cram everything in on one page
5. Develop a members service where the patron gives voluntary health information and the site reminds he or she to go in for checkups i.e. mamograms, many people forget important check ups, especially if they do not have anyone to remind them.
Vanchelsa Sandoval, Ryan Cochrane, Kallie Gallagher
Health and Technology Exercise
October 30, 2007
Alexandra Dill, Elizabeth Wakefield, Satara Williams
New Design: a place to type in all the patient's symptoms, each doctor has his own username and e-mail so the patient can have direct information exchange with him, various clinics have their own web pages and their specific information, have a search section where the patient can use his/her zip code to find the closes availale doctor, section that explains what is expected to pay with different issurance companies, a section where the patient can provide the doctor with his/her e-mail so the physician can contact through e-mail, families can personalize their own web page, personalized appointmenr reminders
Alexandra Dill, Elizabeth Wakefield, Satara Williams
New Design: a place to type in all the patient's symptoms, each doctor has his own username and e-mail so the patient can have direct information exchange with him, various clinics have their own web pages and their specific information, have a search section where the patient can use his/her zip code to find the closes availale doctor, section that explains what is expected to pay with different issurance companies, a section where the patient can provide the doctor with his/her e-mail so the physician can contact through e-mail, families can personalize their own web page, personalized appointmenr reminders
Monday, October 29, 2007
Technology and Health Presentation by Satara Williams
October 29, 2007
I will be discussing Telemedicine and its effects on Health communication. My key points include:
(1) The true definition of telemedicine
(2) The pro's and con's of telemedicine
(3)The four categories of telemedicine
(4) How telemedicine is shaping the future in medicine
Satara Williams
I will be discussing Telemedicine and its effects on Health communication. My key points include:
(1) The true definition of telemedicine
(2) The pro's and con's of telemedicine
(3)The four categories of telemedicine
(4) How telemedicine is shaping the future in medicine
Satara Williams
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Lab Exercise-Technology, Infotainment & Glamour
Lab Section Exercise: Technology, Infotainment & Glamour
Infotainment has been looked at as “soft news” by some researchers. Others have deemed this news aimed at both informing and entertaining. Still other researchers have concluded that infotainment is strictly about making information fun and getting it across in an entertaining manner.
In this activity about infotainment, you will be separated into groups of 2-3 people. Each group will choose one type of infotainment websites: (1) Fandom sites; (2) News providers about comedic, parody or satire; (3) Tabloid sites; (4) Human interest story online; and (5) Entertainment news sources. Pick up two websites under each type, and answer the following questions:
• Who are the authors/producers?
• Who are the consumers/intended audience?
• What makes the site/message informative? Why?
• What makes the site/message entertaining? Why?
• What is the most recent piece of information on the site?
• What are differences between these two chosen websites? Why?
Post your answers on our weblog.
Infotainment has been looked at as “soft news” by some researchers. Others have deemed this news aimed at both informing and entertaining. Still other researchers have concluded that infotainment is strictly about making information fun and getting it across in an entertaining manner.
In this activity about infotainment, you will be separated into groups of 2-3 people. Each group will choose one type of infotainment websites: (1) Fandom sites; (2) News providers about comedic, parody or satire; (3) Tabloid sites; (4) Human interest story online; and (5) Entertainment news sources. Pick up two websites under each type, and answer the following questions:
• Who are the authors/producers?
• Who are the consumers/intended audience?
• What makes the site/message informative? Why?
• What makes the site/message entertaining? Why?
• What is the most recent piece of information on the site?
• What are differences between these two chosen websites? Why?
Post your answers on our weblog.
Comments on Media coverage of wars
I believe that the media presents stories on wars and show photographs that will best serve their political beliefs and be the most sensational story. You can see how the media was enthusiastic about the Vietnam War at first, but as time continued and no progress wasbeing made, the media turned around and began to fire back at the leadership of the country. We have seen how the media, largely liberal, attacked the proponents, especially President Bush, because they didnt believe that we should go into this war. They have continued this attack on the Iraq War and have been a large part of why the War no longer has a great deal of support anymore.
Blake Alldredge
Blake Alldredge
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