Virtually Connecting: Little conversations changing your world
Welcome to the Virtually Connecting ePatient page. This page contains links to hangouts related to ePatients as well as references and resources to help better understand the ePatient digital health literacy space. If you would like to contribute a resource please email it to info@virtuallyconnecting.org.
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Attention Researchers: We have provided transcripts of the various Virtually Connecting sessions for your convenience. Please credit Virtually Connecting for all videos, and link back to the transcript page. When possible, please refer directly to the speaker in your reports. For example, “Rebecca Hogue suggests that we don’t need any more Webinars (Virtually Connecting, 2016).” I’ve listed the links to each transcript in APA format. Also, we ask that you please leave a comment on the transcript page indicating the type of research you are doing, and if there is a link to publication or website we’d love to see it. Thanks.
Virtually Connecting ePatient sessions and transcripts
- Virtually Connecting [Producer]. (2016, June 22). Virtually Connecting ePatient Launch [Video file]. Retrieved from http://virtuallyconnecting.org/vc-epatient/virtually-connecting-epatient-launch/
Virtually Connecting blog posts relating to ePatients
- VC ePatients – Agony and Absurdity Book Reading Saturday December 03rd, 2016
- Part 2: Making the private public: Why we blog about illness – a #VCePt conversation Friday August 05th, 2016
- Making the private public: Why we choose to blog – a #VCePt discussion Tuesday July 12th, 2016
- VC + ePatient launch hangout Sunday June 19th, 2016
- Virtually Connecting at the Queens University Belfast ePatient Conference #qubept Thursday September 17th, 2015
- QUB ePatient Conference and Virtually Connecting #qubept Sunday September 06th, 2015
ePatient Information Resources
What is an ePatient?
The e in ePatient can take on multiple meanings depending on who you ask. Some of the terms used include: empowered, engaged, equipped, or enabled. Typically ePatients are patients with chronic illnesses or diseases, who as a result of their illness have developed an understanding of the inner workings of the healthcare system. ePatients may or may not be public advocates, but they generally are self-advocates.
