Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting the care of a patient are disclosed. Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for supporting the care of a patient through the use of a patient's support network. The patient can be in any stage of the healthcare system, including being an in-patient at a hospital or other facility or receiving out-patient care. The support network comprises friends, family members and others that have an interest in supporting the patient. The system includes providing at least one member of the support network access to healthcare professionals through a support computing device.