Disclaimer
GENERAL:
This website does not provide medical advice.
This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.
If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately-licensed physician or other health care worker. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog or in any linked materials.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
The views expressed on this blog and website have no relation to those of any academic or other institution with which the author is affiliated.
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DISCLAIMER REGARDING MEDICAL ADVICE
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Accessing, reading or otherwise using the Site does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and the author. Providing personal or medical information to the Author does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and the Author.
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Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Site.
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MODIFICATION
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