RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 How to start a blog JF Practical Neurology JO Pract Neurol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP practneurol-2017-001597 DO 10.1136/practneurol-2017-001597 A1 Alison Thomson A1 Dominika Raciborska A1 David Baker A1 Gavin Giovannoni YR 2017 UL http://pn.bmj.com/content/early/2017/04/12/practneurol-2017-001597.abstract AB Blogs that address issues of health and medical education run by clinical and research teams can have a profound impact on how patients access and navigate health information. Regularly updated websites are useful tools to facilitate two-way communication with a range of different audiences from patients to the general public. They provide benefits of supporting patients to learn and self-manage their health, and to educate colleagues and disseminate research. This article describes how to set up a blog, pointing out some simple style and formatting considerations, usable methods and appropriate conduct for healthcare professionals to engage with patients online.