The Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C. ("Physicians & Midwives") may revise and update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Your continued usage of this web site will mean you accept those changes.

THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.

The contents of the Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C. web site, such as text, graphics, images, information obtained from licensors, and other material contained on the Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C. web site ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C. web site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

EMAIL DISCLAIMER

Please be advised if you use email to discuss your medical condition, medical history, or private health information: email is not encrypted, and we cannot guarantee your privacy if you include sensitive information about yourself.

The information sent by the Physician and Midwife Collaborative Practice or any third party should not be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional.

FORUM

When Asking Medical Questions

The doctors, midwives, and other medical professionals welcome your medical questions and will do their best to answer them. It is VERY important you understand a few things before asking a question that might effect your health care decisions:

MOST IMPORTANT - This forum does not replace the need for you to visit with your doctor!

• This is a public forum and everyone reads your question.
• Remember that discussions in this forum are open to anyone. Don't mention anything which could embarrass yourself. More importantly please respect the confidentidentiality of third parties. A man discussing the personal medical details of his partner without her knowledge and agreement would breach her confidentiality in the same way as a doctor discussing a patient in public.
• Do not treat advice given on this forum as a formal medical consultation - see your doctor.
• Advice can only be based on what the responder has been told.
• Physicians will not prescribe medication through this forum.
• Medical professionals do not have the benefit of your medical history, a visual examination, or a physical examination. This limits what they can offer as advice.
• You may find differing opinions from those that respond. Medicine is not an exact, or perfect science. Medical professionals make decisions based on their training, the advice of their peers, years of experience, and the facts that are presented.
• Advice given to others may not be appropriate for YOU. Even if your circumstances are only slightly different.

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