Delusions of Parasitosis Influenced by Crowdsourcing Diagnostic Platform CrowdMed

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Julian Stashower
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Katherine Belote
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Barrett Zlotoff
University of Virginia School of Medicine

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CrowdMed, crowdsourcing, delusions of parasitosis, doctor-patient relationship

Abstract

Thousands of patients look to crowdsourcing websites such as CrowdMed for medical guidance. These websites can provide opportunities for patient education and facilitate the spread of knowledge. However, when used inappropriately, crowdsourcing websites like CrowdMed can put strain on doctor-patient relationships. We present a case that highlights how a patient’s delusions of parasitosis were influenced and supported by the crowdsourcing website CrowdMed.

References

1. Meyer AND, Longhurst CA, Singh H. Crowdsourcing Diagnosis for Patients With Undiagnosed Illnesses: An Evaluation of CrowdMed. J Med Internet Res. 2016;18(1). doi:10.2196/jmir.4887

2. Patel V, Koo JYM. Delusions of parasitosis; suggested dialogue between dermatologist and patient. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2015;26(5):456-460. doi:10.3109/09546634.2014.996513

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Aug 26, 2020
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.4.5.20

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Stashower, J., Belote, K., & Zlotoff, B. (2020). Delusions of Parasitosis Influenced by Crowdsourcing Diagnostic Platform CrowdMed. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 4(5), 481–482. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.4.5.20
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Vol. 4 No. 5 (2020): September Issue & Poster Presentations (FCPANP20® Dermatology Conference)
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Author Biographies

Julian Stashower, University of Virginia School of Medicine

University of Virginia School of Medicine

M.D. Candidate, Class of 2023

Katherine Belote, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Department of Dermatology

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Barrett Zlotoff, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Assistant Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics

Clinical Director, Pediatric Dermatology

University of Virginia School of Medicine