There's a huge difference between "consulted Wikipedia on any matter in their professional arena" and "relied exclusively on Wikipedia for a medical matter about a patient's treatment".
A doctor might well use it as a regular place (one of several) to double check something, especially obscure areas, or when writing a professional letter (eg to a professional magazine or colleague)
FT2
On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 3:18 PM, Nathan nawrich@gmail.com wrote:
On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Fred Bauder fredbaud@fairpoint.net wrote:
"Across all markets a surprising 75% of doctors in the 51-60 age groups stated that they regularly used Wikipedia for professional use."
http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=65076
They edit a lot too.
It is unlikely that any doctor while under oath in discovery or testifying at a trial would admit that they consulted Wikipedia regarding any matter, especially regarding any erroneous information they may have relied on.
Fred
Pretty bold statement - 75% of doctors in that age group would commit perjury by lying rather than admit to having read Wikipedia?
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