Figure 1 is most comparible to a scientific instagram. Any medical professional can post wither sharing a cool story or ask for advice. It can be used as a learning tool, or simply as a fun thing to look at.
The app is used from people with widely ranging medical backgrounds from EMT to Doctor and so many in between and outside of that scope.
Users can comment on and respond to comments about specific cases. This allows for differential diagnosis informaly through peer review. You can also favorite and follow cases/ other users
Poeple can post photos or photosets. People can comment and like the posts.
Users submit photos with text explanatios attached. You can also hashtag posts.
This system definitely shouldnt be used as a means of diagnosis when a doctor is completely stumped for answers. Its a tool but not a reliable resource.
The app is funded throgh partnerships with medical associations such as DynaMed Plus, MUSC Health, and many more.
The data is visualized in photos or photosets.
The production and continued maintenance is paid for by hospitals and foundations partnered with the app developers.
Either people post posts and you can respond. Or you can post something medically interesting or with a question and people can respond with advice or praise for your cool.