Discover. Join. Leave. The life cycle of online patient groups

by Carolyn Thomas  @HeartSisters 1st in a 3-part series

As you know, online support groups exist for those living with just about every possible health condition. Some support communities even target very specific discussion group members like Lesbians with breast cancer or Jewish alcoholics, as well as a range of issues beyond medical conditions (e.g. parents of twins, bereavement, victims of professional misconduct).

When it comes to going online to seek information, answers or support from your peers, it does appear that there’s a lid for every pot.    Continue reading “Discover. Join. Leave. The life cycle of online patient groups”