Wiki OverviewFrom $1Table of contentsWhat is a wiki?A Wiki is a Web-based collaboration platform that "lets you and all other users write, place pictures and post links, anywhere on any page". In most cases, this means that anyone can edit anything. And you can do this through the web interface without the need for additional software, learning HTML, or waiting for a designated webmaster to upload your files. The best known example of a wiki is Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia with millions of articles, all written by volunteers. Wikipedia thrives through the dedication of the community members, who love to share their knowledge to enrich the lives of others. Is the information reliable?This is the first question that is often asked by people who are new to wikis. The answer is "generally yes". Please feel free to pick any article about which you know something, and see how accurate it is. In general, the people who spend the time and effort to work on a wiki are people who care about the topic. A wiki is generally self policing, and in rare cases the wiki moderators have to step in to resolve a conflict. In cases of a conflict, all opionions are generally put forth, with links to supporting literature on both sides. However, for the most part, the information on a wiki is a great place to start. Of course, do not take everything on this wiki and immediately begin treating patients. Interpreting and understand clinical flow cytometry data is a challenging skill that should only be performed after years of training and experience. Even though many of our contributors are world experts in their fields, in the end, your patient's care is still your responsibility. A more detailed article about the reliability of wikipedia can be found here. The same ideas apply to this Clinical Flow Wiki. How can I contribute?Some wikis allow anonymous editing, but for now, you have to register in order to add or edit content. Registering is a simple process, just click on the register link on the top right of this page. After you have registered, please visit our wiki users manual for instructions on how to use the wiki. Also, visit our Contributors FAQ for quick answers to common questions.
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