Patient Advocacy, Online Pathography, and Autism: Inquiries in Medical Rhetoric
| Role | Name as printed | Affiliation as printed | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Paul Heilker | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg → Virginia Tech | |
| Speakers | Karen Kopelson | University of Louisville, KY → University of Louisville | Writing Patients’ Wrongs: The Rhetoric and Reality of Information Age Medicine |
| Speakers | Kelly Pender | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg → Virginia Tech | Pathography in the Age of the Internet: The Rhetoric and Genre of Illness Blogs |
| Speakers | Paul Heilker | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg → Virginia Tech | Autism and Rhetoric |
Source
NCTE's program, near page 105 of the file. Names link to a person page only for people listed at two or more conventions.
Cite as: Conference on College Composition and Communication. “Patient Advocacy, Online Pathography, and Autism: Inquiries in Medical Rhetoric.” 2008 Convention Program, New Orleans, session B.39. Via CCCC Program Reader, November 2, 2026.