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MEMBER PROFILE

CANCER SOCIETY OF FINLAND - HELPLINE

History of program

 

When did the program start?

1992

 

 

Types of services offered

Information, counselling, community resources

 

 

Service delivery

 

Total number of inquiries in 2006

4,000

Telephone

85%

E-mail

15%

 

 

Languages offered

Finish, Swedish,  English

 

 

Who uses your service (%)

 

Patient

80%

Family/Friends

15%

Public

3%

Healthcare professional

1%

Others

1%

 

 

 Demographics

 

Female

80%

Male

20%

 

 

Most requested  subjects

Diagnosis, treatment, social information, community resources, healthcare

 

Last Updated: 8 January 2008