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This website and blog provide general information related to health, wellness, and medical topics. All information on this Site (text, graphics, links, discussions, and comments) is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you read on this Site.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
The views expressed here are personal opinions of the authors and do not reflect the views of any medical institution, hospital, or academic organization.
TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT
By accessing DistrictEndocrine.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by this Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”), entered between you, the user, and Anis Rehman, MD (the “Principal Author”), along with the District Endocrine content team.
If you do not agree with these terms, you will need to immediately stop using the Site.
NO PHYSICIAN–PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
Using this Site does not create a physician–patient relationship between you and the Principal Author or District Endocrine.
Submitting questions, comments, personal information, or medical information does not establish any treatment relationship.
This Site cannot and should not be used as a substitute for personalized medical evaluation by a qualified clinician.
NO MEDICAL RELIANCE
You agree that you will not make medical or health-related decisions based on information from this Site.
The Content must not be used as a basis for:
diagnosis
medical recommendations
treatment decisions
altering or discontinuing therapy
Only your licensed clinician can provide medical advice suitable to your individual health needs.
CONTENT ACCURACY & UPDATES
All Content on the Site is provided “as is” and may be updated, edited, or removed at any time without notice.
We make no promises that the Content is:
complete
clinically up-to-date
medically accurate
suitable for your specific situation
Medical knowledge evolves, and older content may not reflect current clinical guidelines.
USER COMMENTS & PUBLIC POSTING GUIDELINES
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edit or remove the content
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We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion.
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We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee:
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All content on this Site is provided without warranties of any kind, including implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, District Endocrine and the Principal Author shall not be liable for any:
direct
indirect
incidental
consequential
special or punitive damages
arising from your use of this Site or reliance on its Content.
AGE RESTRICTION
This Site is intended for users 18 years of age or older.
Individuals under 18 should not use or browse the Site.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless District Endocrine, the Principal Author, and the Team from any claims or damages resulting from:
content you post on the Site,
your violation of laws or regulations while using the Site, or
misuse of information obtained from the Site.
MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
The Principal Author may revise these terms at any time without notice.
Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the complete understanding between you and District Endocrine regarding your use of the Site. It supersedes all prior policies or communications.
HIPAA & PRIVACY NOTICE
District Endocrine does not collect Protected Health Information (PHI) through this website.
Do not submit medical records, diagnostic reports, or sensitive health information through blog comments or general inquiry forms.
All clinical communication, scheduling, test results, and patient messaging should be conducted only through our secure patient portal or designated clinical communication systems, not via this website.
This Site is not a HIPAA-compliant communication platform.
Photo Credits: Anis Rehman – Taken at 1000 Islands, New York, USA
