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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Get Started

This blog will contain posts and links for our Journal Club at MRMC.  The first week of each month the blog will list a link to the article being presented.  There will also be 4-6 questions regarding the article  that will be posted along with it.

After reading the article you may post a comment on the blog regarding what you thought about it.  For example, you might comment on how the article gave you new insights for patient education.

Answers can be turned in on paper by a specified date using inter-office mail to:   Melissa Luebbe c/o Pain Management.  They may also be sent by email to melissaluebbe@comcast.net 

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES TO REMEMBER:

Please do not use texting acronyms such as: BTW,OMG,etc.  not everyone is familiar with these and we would  like to keep the Journal Club Blog as professional as possible.

This format versus Facebook was chosen to protect individuals online privacy.  If you choose to be a follower, profiles should just be basic information:  name, unit, and email address if you choose to share it.  Signing up as a follower will give you instant notifications when articles and updates are posted.   Followers  must have a gmail account,  they are free and easy to open.

Although this format will not show personal photos or information, it is an open web site.  Anyone can google this site and read articles and comments.  If you are commenting on an article that reminds you of a personal experience, especially if it was in our hospital setting, remember HIPAA.  Ask yourself, if a patient or patient family member read your comment, would they recognize themselves, or their situation.  We also more than likely will be followed by someone in administration since we are a hospital sponsored group.

Last but not least, remember online courtesy.  Writing something in response to a comment or article lacks your facial expression and tone.  Innocent comments can sound insensitive or sarcastic with out meaning to.

Please let me know what you think, remembering that I cry easily, (kidding!)   If you want to comment off this blog my personal email is melissaluebbe@comcast.net

3 comments:

  1. Hi Melissa!

    A-HA! I realized I didn't post the comment right, earlier! Instead I think what I did is send you an e-mail? I stared and stared at it and am pretty sure that this will go through. Love the idea of an on-line Journal Club, and the article is fantastic. I have always wondered the exact rationale of pre-medicating with glutathione, magnesium and calcium! (Evidence-based practice in action).

    Theresa

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  2. This is an awesome endeavor!

    I, alongside Heidi started Journal Club at MRMC about 5 years ago and so proud you took this banner on. Look at how it has grown.

    I am here to support you and help in whichever way I can.

    Kudos to you Melissa!

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  3. Thanks, I have really enjoyed the process!

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