The Internet can become a community of self-help for the chronically ill, enriching lives around the world. Our plan involves several key areas of growth for a cohesive practice. We are developing our Websites to become a fully interactive intelligent system. These Websites will share fresh information about our practice, without compromising patient privacy. It will supply demographic statistics, treatment plans, and medication reports, as well as the nature and the focus of each group.
Personal information is safeguarded behind a dedicated firewall.
The Websites will gather information about chronic emotional and physical pain through questionnaires answered by those who log-on. Volunteers and mentors will help manage our Website as they develop skills in communication technology. Local patients will be able to interact with chronic pain groups around the world, such as the Chronic Pain Support Group in Narooma, New South Wales, Australia. We are now experimenting with Microsoft's NetMeeting to add the intimacy of video conferencing. Our Website supplies information as it collects fresh data about what's happening to disabled people.