App for sharing patient images dubbed ‘Instagram for doctors’
Figure 1 is a mobile app for sharing images, but unlike popular photo sharing services like Instagram or Flickr, Figure 1 is geared towards physicians looking to swap pictures—and advice—with colleagues.
A recent article from The Verge waded through Figure 1’s collection of photos and x-rays to discuss how the app is being used and how it handles privacy concerns. Click the link below for more:
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.