Possible but not necessarily but I realize asking the same question (or
belonging to) in two different mediums can be a time-consuming process.

Well, it's my understanding that (some) ACOR groups do have technical people. I
don't know which.

I don't know how they handle legal liability.

It's a problem here for some doctors who've left. (Americans)

Here's a quote from one.
"The warning came from my liability insurer, as part of a malpractice course.
They specifically noted that any doctor -- patient communication establishes a
relationship; and made a specific warning NOT to participate in usenet groups or
provide "electronic advice."
I subsequently asked about my "disclaimer" and was told that was NOT sufficient.
The fact that I might offer advice without a full evaluation was fealt to
increase my potential liability. I was specifically told NOT participate. I
don't think an anonymous service would shield me since a court order to provide
my name/location would be fairly easy to obtain, at least an American lawyer
could probably obtain my name, and given that I live in America a lawsuit could
then follow. It should also be noted that the legal department of the Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania (home of one of America's finest law schools,
as well as medical schools) gave them the same advice.

If I participate, I lose my malpractice coverage. Disclaimers, and even the
support group purchasing malpractice wouldn't relieve me of that liability.

As you know, due to medical liability issues I no longer participate in  the
group. You may, however, post any of my prior responses in the FAQ  section.
Better yet, fix medical liability so I can return."

So what I'm saying is you may have problems getting scientists/technical people
answers here or any newsgroup (unless they're in other countries AND time is a
factor for many of them, they have their own work-related responsibilities.

FWIW

J
PS I'm not sure where he got the idea of a "newsgroup" paying his liability
insurance. That wasn't my idea, nor would it be practical.

I see what you mean, on the other hand, it would included non-cancer blood
health issues, which would have made it not specific enough, but possibly more
chance of drawing teckkie poeple.

Peter, if you decide to go ahead, please be aware of the alt.support.cancer
newsgroup Charter
http://www.cancersupporters.com/asc/charter.html
Crossposting to related newsgroups is permitted but there are certain subjects
(or posters or behaviours) who are discouraged or in some cases reported. So
something to keep in mind and read so you can warn your readers and posters
about cross-posting.

Do let us know. In the FAQ part (Links I think) we put names of other cancer
newsgroups and/or someone here or on the alt.support.cancer newsgroup can refer
to "your" newsgroup or you can post yourself (at regular intervals) under the
subject of Leukemia, once it's up and running and many servers are carrying it.
J