People sharing their medical information online so as to help in the development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices that can be used to improve medical treatment is an example of ______.

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This is an example of crowdsourcing - utilizing the collective intelligence, expertise, and participation of a large number of people (in this case, patients sharing their medical information online) to complete a task or solve a problem. Crowdfunding (B) and Angel investing (D) involve different types of financial support, while networking (A) is a more general term for making professional connections.

People Sharing Their Medical Information Online So as to Help