GIST Support WikiBelow is a sample Main Page to give you an idea of how you might want to structure the content. The Main Page is the first page that people will see when coming to the wiki. We recommend that it serve as an organized index to the content that is in the wiki. Your community wiki will include different pages and sections than this sample because of its unique focus. However, you may get some ideas from this sample page that you can then tailor to your specific needs when you edit the actual Main Page. But remember to start simple. You may only want to have a handful of pages to begin with and add more over time.
The Sample Main Page is for the imaginary ABC Support Group. Some of the links in this page are to real pages with content. When no real page exists (since this is only a sample), we have put the imaginary page name in bold. There are also comments in green that would not be included in the actual Main Page. Most of the comments identify the type of page (i.e., Wiki Genre that our hypothetical pages would be).
Welcome to the ABC Support Wiki! This wiki serves as the community's long-term memory and public outlet to the world. Please read our About page and Disclaimer and understand that the information found in this Wiki is not provided by medical experts. We hope that you find the content useful and help improve it by making your own edits. After all, it is a community project run by individuals like you!
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[edit] ABC Support Community
- Please visit our ABC Support website note: this would of course be a real link to a publicly available community webpage if you have one.
- ABC Support Email List - Information on how to join and unsubscribe from the ABC Support email list, as well as Posting Guidelines that should be read before posting to the list.
- List Archives - Only accessible to subscribed members of the email list.
- ABC Support Members - Meet some of our ABC Support members. note: this page could include links to personal webpages, links to wiki user pages, and/or personal essays or stories (see Essay Genre)
[edit] Using the Wiki
- First time wiki user? See our Wiki Guide
- Feeling experimental? Learn how to edit and then try editing the Sandbox.
- Share your recommendations on how to improve the wiki at the Suggestion Box or volunteer to become one of our Wiki Helpers.
- You can also view All Pages, Help Pages, Special Pages, or MediaWiki User's Guide.
[edit] About ABC
- ABC Overview note: probably an Encyclopedia Genre
- ABC Resources note: probably a Links Genre
- Facts and Figures - some basic statistics on ABC
- Definitions note: probably a list of links to specific wiki Definition Genre pages. Each definition is generally best kept separate since they will be linked to from other wiki pages.
- Acronyms note: similar layout as Definitions page
[edit] For New ABC Patients & Friends
- ABC Orientation note: probably a Guide Genre
- Test Results - what you need to know to understand your common ABC related test results note: probably a How To Genre
- Breaking the News - ideas on how to let your friends and family know you have ABC
[edit] Treatment Options
- Treatment Overview - introduces the various treatment options note: each option would likely have it's own Encyclopedia Genre wiki page and may include descriptions of how to prepare for the treatment as well as an overview of the treatment itself
- Treatment Chart note: a Comparison Genre
- Clinical Trials note: probably a Links Genre
[edit] Ongoing Learning
This section includes pages that help members learn more about ABC.
- ABC Research - an annotated list of websites discussing current research note: probably a Links Genre
- ABC Resources note: probably a Links Genre
- ABC Books note: probably a Links Genre that lists books and links to reviews of the books, each one a Review Genre
- Related Organizations note: probably a Links Genre
[edit] Managing ABC
This section includes pages on coping and dealing with the every-day life situations that arise from ABC.
[edit] Coping with ABC
- Stories of Strength note: probably an Essay Genre
- Advice for Parents, Advice for Friends, Advice for Spouses
- Living in a Hospital - how to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible
- ABC Essays note: probably an Essay Genre
- Coping Strategies
- ABC Humor
[edit] Working with Medical Professionals
- Questions for Your Doctor
- Finding Good Care note: probably a How To Genre or a Guide Genre.
- Educating Your Doctor - what every doctor should know about ABC and how to encourage them to be more informed
[edit] Medical Equipment
- ABC Product Guide - an introduction to what ABC products and services are available note: probably a Guide Genre, but may link to Comparison Genre pages that compare certain product types
- Product Reviews - find out what community members think of ABC products, services, and vendors. note: probably a list of links to specific Review Genre wiki pages
- Finding Products - links to ABC product vendors, as well as tips on finding cheap and used ABC products
- Exchanging Products - our guidelines for using the ABC Support email list for product exchanges
[edit] Insurance
- Insurance Stories - our member's experiences in dealing with their insurance companies note: probably an Essay Genre
- Covered Services - a description of what ABC related services should be covered and which are not generally covered
- Appealing a Claim - suggestions on appealing claims for common ABC-related treatments note: probably a How To Genre
[edit] Community Projects
This section includes pages related to current or proposed community projects.
- Recipes - a collection of recipes ideal for people with ABC note: this page would probably link to individual wiki pages, each representing a recipe (a type of How To Genre)
- Fundraising Activities - a description of current fundraising activities by ABC Support members
- ABC Support Mission Statement - We are currently reviewing our Mission Statement. Please take a moment to add your thoughts.