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Delusions of Parasitosis Influenced by Crowdsourcing Diagnostic Platform CrowdMed
Skin The Journal Of Cutaneous MedicinePeer ReviewedJulian Stashower +22020Journals
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.

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