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Posted by Dr. Bob on June 14, 2001, at 12:20:48
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> I would like to restate the idea of having links to psychiatric services online also. I am not getting close to the idea of fee splitting. Simply, psychiatrists are allowed to advertise. Dr. Bob's site could have link to various p-docs web pages. The pages would give a breif history or description of the psychiatrists area of specialty, etc. The links could be organized by specialty and/or location. Dr.s on the site would also have to note whether they are allowed to practice out of state or out of country. For example, can an Italian p-doc consult a U.S. citizen. Can an Italian P-doc prescribe for a U.S. citizen.
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> Payment would be a flat advertisement (link) space fee, which is clearly legal I believe. The fee would be adjusted, say, semi-annually, based on sales volume created.
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> Any legal or ethical problem with this Dr. Bob?
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> AndrewBThanks for yet another idea!
1. I'm hoping to include some sort of directory, of contributors, with the next version of Psychopharmacology Tips. Which might serve some of the same purposes.
2. My concern with straight advertisements is that I might be seen (rightly or wrongly) as endorsing those services.
Bob
Posted by kiddo on June 15, 2001, at 3:45:48
In reply to links to psychiatric services online, posted by Dr. Bob on June 14, 2001, at 12:20:48
> [from http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20010315/msgs/1409.html]
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> > I would like to restate the idea of having links to psychiatric services online also. I am not getting close to the idea of fee splitting. Simply, psychiatrists are allowed to advertise. Dr. Bob's site could have link to various p-docs web pages. The pages would give a breif history or description of the psychiatrists area of specialty, etc. The links could be organized by specialty and/or location. Dr.s on the site would also have to note whether they are allowed to practice out of state or out of country. For example, can an Italian p-doc consult a U.S. citizen. Can an Italian P-doc prescribe for a U.S. citizen.
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> > Payment would be a flat advertisement (link) space fee, which is clearly legal I believe. The fee would be adjusted, say, semi-annually, based on sales volume created.
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> > Any legal or ethical problem with this Dr. Bob?
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> > AndrewB
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> Thanks for yet another idea!
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> 1. I'm hoping to include some sort of directory, of contributors, with the next version of Psychopharmacology Tips. Which might serve some of the same purposes.
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> 2. My concern with straight advertisements is that I might be seen (rightly or wrongly) as endorsing those services.
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> BobWhy not add a 'sponsor' tag or whatever... letting everyone know that that's what they are... or a disclaimer
"The ads on this site are contributed by sponsors and do not necessariy (sp?-man I can't think straight) mean they are endorsed by Dr. Bob or the U of C or their staff... yadayadayada....
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 15, 2001, at 12:42:18
In reply to Re: links to psychiatric services online, posted by kiddo on June 15, 2001, at 3:45:48
> > 2. My concern with straight advertisements is that I might be seen (rightly or wrongly) as endorsing those services.
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> Why not add a 'sponsor' tag or whatever... letting everyone know that that's what they are... or a disclaimerI know, but like I said, rightly *or wrongly*...
Bob
PS: Thanks for your post up above. :-)
Posted by kiddo on June 16, 2001, at 23:32:28
In reply to Re: links to psychiatric services online, posted by Dr. Bob on June 15, 2001, at 12:42:18
> > > 2. My concern with straight advertisements is that I might be seen (rightly or wrongly) as endorsing those services.
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> > Why not add a 'sponsor' tag or whatever... letting everyone know that that's what they are... or a disclaimer
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> I know, but like I said, rightly *or wrongly*...
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> Bob
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> PS: Thanks for your post up above. :-)I was thinking more specific than what I said...
"The advertisments on this site are not in any way an endorsement yada yada yada....
PS.. You're welcome
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 17, 2001, at 9:59:23
In reply to Re: links to psychiatric services online, posted by kiddo on June 16, 2001, at 23:32:28
> > > > 2. My concern with straight advertisements is that I might be seen (rightly or wrongly) as endorsing those services.
> > >
> > > Why not add a 'sponsor' tag or whatever... letting everyone know that that's what they are... or a disclaimer
> >
> > I know, but like I said, rightly *or wrongly*...
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> I was thinking more specific than what I said...
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> "The advertisments on this site are not in any way an endorsement yada yada yada....I know, but *still*. :-)
Bob
Posted by AndrewB on June 18, 2001, at 1:57:13
In reply to links to psychiatric services online, posted by Dr. Bob on June 14, 2001, at 12:20:48
Linking Pharmocology Tips to a directory would be an excellent way to go! Given a the software to track new patients resulting from the directory link for the participating medical professional, it would seem an appropriate means of generating revenue. Yes ads are problematic, ethically, being that they often function to manipulate the consumer rather than assist them. This would be incongruous, I presume, with the mission of your site.
AndrewB
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