How to Use the Healthchannels Forum

What is the healthchannels forum?
What are the benefits?
Do I have to register?
What is involved in the registration process?
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What is the healthchannels forum?

The healthchannels forum is an online discussion board for people who visit the Healthcommunities.com network of patient education websites. It is a place to talk about health-related issues and to share information and experiences. The forums are separated into specific medical conditions to help you find people with similar medical or caregiving concerns.

What are the benefits?

The forums allow you to benefit from the experiences of others. Information from the forums can be combined with the information on this physician-developed and -monitored patient education website and the advice of a qualified healthcare provider to help you make informed medical decisions for yourself or a loved one.

The healthchannels forum is a place to connect with others experiencing similar health issues. Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others are having or have had a similar experience.

Ask questions, exchange comments, share messages of hope and reassurance, express frustrations, and share information about successful treatments, insurance issues, research and medical advances, caregiving, etc.

Do I have to register?

You may browse through the healthchannels forum and read the comments of others without registering. When you register, you are able to ask questions and reply to others on the board.

How do I register?

The registration process is free and very simple. To register, first read and accept our terms and conditions and then create a username and password. Your username is used to identify you to others in the online forum and should not be your full real name. Your e-mail address is required for registration, but will not be visible in the healthchannels forum.