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Entries from November 2008

PHR’s and Online Communities

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Folks are lamenting the demise of Google’s virtual world, Lively.  There are discussions on how it might have been better integrated with other Google offerings.  I’ll put in my two cents…which I had actually sent to Google as a Lively feature request.
Personal Health Records could be used to drive online healthcare support communities.  The PHR [...]

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Tags: Medical Informatics

KnohOh RIP (Goodbye Lively)

November 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Google is pulling the plug on their virtual world, Lively.  I jumped in early, was not impressed, and spent my time in Second Life instead.  However, lately I’ve been back and have been working on a room.  I’ve come to understand and appreciate a place Lively may have in the diverse mix of virtual worlds.  [...]

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Tags: Medical Informatics

Stepping into Being a Panelist

November 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Earlier this October I had the priviledge of being a panelist for the Stepping into Virtual Worlds Conference - Health.  It was a great time, especially having to summerize big parts of Second Life experience on the fly!  While I do reflect upon my time in virtual worlds, it is a good exercise to have [...]

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Tags: Medical Informatics