HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
Crying Over Spilt Milk
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Crying Over Spilt Milk
Web address: http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct198947
Date of initial review: 13 Apr 2003
Validity of certificate 26 May 2012 - May 2014
Date of last visit 26 May 2012
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This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

The certified website is responsible for the content of its website, unless otherwise provided by law.

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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.

1. Information must be authoritative

MANAGER:
Roslyn Ballantyne - Registered Nurse (RN) working part-time in General Practice, Regional Coordinator GRSNNZ and mother of three including one child with GORD aged ten years.

ASSISTANT MANAGER:
Jennifer Howard – Health Worker Waikato Family Centre, Diploma Natural Therapies, Diploma Child Psychology, Proff Nanny Diploma Ashton Warner Nanny Academy, Parent to Parent Carer Training, National Coordinator GRSNNZ, Plunket Tots and Toddlers Educator, and mother of four (three who had gastric reflux and have outgrown it, including twins).
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

We are committed to provide support and information to parents/guardians of Infants and children with Gastric Reflux Disease throughout NZ.
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Audience:

We are committed to provide support and information to parents/guardians of Infants and children with Gastric Reflux Disease throughout NZ.
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Purpose of the website

The information provided on Crying Over Spilt Milk is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician. Please do not change your child’s medical treatment without first consulting their health professionals.
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy Policy
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

REFERENCES:
V.I.S.A’s "When to especially seek medical advice".
Treasures® Baby Book
Well Child, Tamariki Ora, Health Book
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Written by Jennifer Howard (National Coordinator) and Roz (Regional Coordinator) for © Crying Over Spilt Milk Gastric Reflux Support Network New Zealand for Parents of Infants and Children Charitable Trust 2004.
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

CONTACT GRSNNZ

Crying Over Spilt Milk > Contact GRSNNZ

0800 380 517
(outside of Hamilton free calling area)
Jennifer, National Coordinator, Hamilton 855 9350
Roz, Regional Coordinator, Christchurch 3499 104

For local support groups click here
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

Crying Over Spilt Milk is mostly operated on a voluntary basis, but GRSNNZ is partially funded by the Lottery Grants Board. Some advertisements are provided for members’ benefits and in reciprocal agreements.
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8. Advertising policy

All ads are identified.

Advertisements have no influence on the editorial content of Crying Over Spilt Milk and are labelled as”Advertisements”.
(26 May 2012) -

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