Becker's Healthcare November 1, 2023
Physician networking website Doximity is taking steps to protect its millions of members from a spike in harassment and violence from patients by launching a free service that scrubs provider’s personal contact information from the internet, according to a Nov. 1 report from CNBC.
The service, DocDefender, scans dozens of common websites where a physician’s information might reside and begins the removal process.
Doximity’s goal is to give physicians peace of mind and allow them to feel safer when it comes to caring for patients. Since 2020, there has been an uptick in violence toward healthcare workers both in and outside of the office.
In March, Doximity workshopped the platform with 200 providers, who all...
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