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We
comply with the principles outlined in eHealth
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the HON Code, assuring
accurate information
and confidential
communication.
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We subscribe to the HONcode principles.
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PRINCIPALS
OF THE HON CODE |
| Authority |
| Any medical or health advice provided and hosted on
this site will only be given by medically trained and qualified professionals unless a
clear statement is made that a piece of advice offered is from a non-medically qualified
individual or organization. |
| Complementarity |
| The information provided on this site is designed to
support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and
his/her existing physician. |
| Confidentiality |
| Confidentiality of data relating to individual patients
and visitors to a medical/health Web site, including their identity, is respected by this
Web site. The Web site owners undertake to honour or exceed the legal requirements of
medical/health information privacy that apply in the country and state where the Web site
and mirror sites are located. |
| Attribution |
| Where appropriate, information contained on this site
will be supported by clear references to source data and, where possible, have specific
HTML links to that data. The date when a clinical page was last modified will be clearly
displayed (e.g. at the bottom of the page). |
| Justifiability |
| Any claims relating to the benefits/performance of a
specific treatment, commercial product or service will be supported by appropriate,
balanced evidence in the manner outlined above in Principle 4.. |
| Transparency of
authorship |
| The designers of this Web site will seek to provide
information in the clearest possible manner and provide contact addresses for visitors
that seek further information or support. The Webmaster will display his/her E-mail
address clearly throughout the Web site. |
| Transparency of
sponsorship |
| Support for this Web site will be clearly identified,
including the identities of commercial and non-commercial organizations that have
contributed funding, services or material for the site. |
| Honesty in
advertising & editorial policy |
| If advertising is a source of funding it will be
clearly stated. A brief description of the advertising policy adopted by the Web site
owners will be displayed on the site. Advertising and other promotional material will be
presented to viewers in a manner and context that facilitates differentiation between it
and the original material created by the institution operating the site. |
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Health On the Net
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