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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to:
HON.
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| 1. Information must be authoritative |
Medical Advisory Panel
Carolyn Lopez, M.D.
Carolyn Thiedke, M.D.
Nereida Correa, M.D.
Rebecca Jaffe, M.D.
Robert Carr, M.D.
Saria Saccocio, M.D.
Terry Davis, Ph.D.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:
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Mission
The mission of FamilyDoctor.org is to provide scientifically accurate information from a family medicine perspective to improve the health of all individuals and communities by:
Empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health and wellness;
Educating parents, caretakers and families to support healthful behaviors, disease prevention and effective management of common diseases;
Providing tools to facilitate discussions between patients and family physicians;
Strengthening the relationships between patients and their family physicians;
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Intended Audience
The content on FamilyDoctor.org is intended for all individuals who are seeking reliable health information. Health content is written at a 6th to 8th grade reading level to make information understandable and accessible to all users. Content written specifically to children and teens is also available on the site.
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The information provided on this Web site is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice. Any concerns or questions you have about your health or the health of your family should be discussed with your family physician.
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| 3. Confidentiality |
Privacy Policy
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) operates this Web site and is committed to protecting the privacy of individual visitors. We maintain safeguards to store and secure information we have about Web site visitors. The safeguards may be physical, electronic or procedural. The AAFP Privacy Policy explains how we collect data from our Web sites and how that information is used.
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| 4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
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Source
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff.
Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and Management by J Slatosky, D.O., B Shipton, D.O., and H Wahba, M.D. (American Family Physician February 15, 2000, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000215/1047.html)
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Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 02/00
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| 5. Justification of claims |
This principle is not applicable for this site
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| 6. User support and adequation |
Contact Information:
First Name:
Email address*:
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| 7. Disclosure of funding sources |
Financial Support
Financial support for FamilyDoctor.org has been provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the AAFP.
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All advertising on familydoctor.org is clearly labeled as an advertisement.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians accepts advertising on the familydoctor.org web site. The AAFP has the right to refuse any advertisement that is inappropriate or incompatible with our mission. The presence of an ad on familydoctor.org does not imply endorsement of the advertised company or product. Advertisers must not make unsubstantiated health claims or suggest that the AAFP has endorsed a product. Advertising is not targeted to individual users but may be placed on the site adjacent to content related to advertiser interest. All advertising on familydoctor.org is clearly labeled...
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All advertising on FamilyDoctor.org is clearly labeled as an advertisement.
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