Name of List being evaluated: GERINET
Multidisciplinary professional discussion group for those interested in geriatric health care.
Authority, sponsorship, intended audience.
Authority and sponsorship are not evident. Intended audience, clearly, are working professionals in geriatric health care.
Accuracy.
Questions posted to this list receive responses from the membership. Members responding identify themselves with regard to title, degree, discipline, and/or practice area, and often employment affiliation as well.
Objectivity.
Discussions are collegial, meaning amongst working professional colleagues.
Frequency and usage.
Average posts and responses are 8-10 per day.
How to subscribe.
Subscribe to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU
Continuing Education.
While there are no specific continuing education offerings on this list, members often post upcoming conferences for professionals in this field. Query posts often address new and emerging issues in care, seek networking and collegial information. Additionally, posts to this list often contain announcements of web sites of interest for professionals in this field. Membership is multidisciplinary, professional and very friendly.
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