What lessons can be learned from Schiffman’s experience?

First, watch this short video about webscraping if you are unfamiliar with this kind of technology:
https://youtu.be/Ct8Gxo8StBULinks to an external site.

Then, read this article about about Avi Schiffmann, teenage creator of the world’s most comprehensive COVID-19 database (please keep in mind this article was written in March 2020): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/30/the-high-schooler-who-became-a-covid-19-watchdogLinks to an external site.

Open the COVID-19 database and explore some of the tabs: https://ncov2019.live/data (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Prepare a 1-2 page reflection of your thoughts regarding the use of webscraping technology to compile COVID-19 data.

Points to consider:

Would you consider this a type of healthcare information technology? Why or why not?
Does the use of webscraping technology have any implications for your personal practice?
What lessons can be learned from Schiffmann’s experience?


This is not a formal paper. Therefore, the use of first person to describe personal thoughts and opinions is acceptable. However, please include a title page, in-text citations where appropriate, and a reference page. Please double-space and be mindful of grammar, spelling, syntax, readability and logical flow.

This is an assignment to reflect your personal insights and thoughts.

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