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The Facebook effect

Social networking technology is making it easier for patients' friends and family to provide support. Tyze a private social platform which has been developed in Canada, is one example. It consists of a shared calender, a messaging system and a 'CareWall' where stories and updates can be posted. Two users of the system are briefly profiled and the benefits they get from the system explained. 

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The Health service journal
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Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
0952-2271
Resource Database
Hmic
Publication Year
2013
Issue Number
6370
Volume Number
123
Start Page
28-29
Language
English