The Surprisingly Complex World of e-Communities -

The Surprisingly Complex World of e-Communities -

CHAPTER FOUR (See Summary)

Contents

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• 1 The Surprisingly Complex World of e-Communities
  • 1.1 Online Support Communities
  • 1.2 This is Crazy! This Information Needs to be Saved!
  • 1.3 Braintalk: An e-Patient-driven Online Educational and Support Community
  • 1.4 Building from the Bottom Up
  • 1.5 Online Groups Supplement, but Don't Replace, Doctors
  • 1.6 Forgotten Heroes
  • 1.7 Evidence of the Effectiveness of Online Groups
  • 1.8 Putting a Human Face on Medical Information
  • 1.9 Practical Day-to-Day Illness Management Advice
  • 1.10 e-Groups Are Always There
  • 1.11 Providing Continuing Support for the Incurable
  • 1.12 Special Benefits for Those with Rare Conditions
  • 1.13 A Godsend for Those with Limited Access to Professional Care
  • 1.14 Keeping Up on the State of the Art for Your Condition
  • 1.15 References