Patients Pushing the Boundaries of Privacy -Good for Them; Good for You

Heather Sinardo, Canadian Cancer SocietyColleen Young, Canadian Virtual Hospice

“A group of people who share a strong common interest, form relationships and interact online.” ~Richard Millington

What is an online community?

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Ingredients of successful communities

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Self-disclosure• Creates connections• Builds circles of trust• Deepens sense of community• Maintains respect

Privacy

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Dive right in or not

Role of the Community Manager

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If I were an oncology nurse… how would I know if I should recommend an online community?

“...this forum [is] like a big cozy blanket when I need someone to lean on ...” ~Virtual Hospice community member

“Between medical appointments, we have a lot of living to do.” ~Kathy Kastner

Thank youCancerConnection.ca | Parlonscancer.caVirtualHospice.ca | Portailpalliatif.ca@cancersociety @virtualhospice@colleen_younghsinardo@ontario.cancer.cacolleen@virtualhospice.ca