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
The Health Line
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: The Health Line
Web address: http://www.thehealthline.ca/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct442114
Date of initial review: 13 Apr 2002
Validity of certificate 25 Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
Date of last visit 25 Oct 2011

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

Full-time staff develop and maintain the site. Project coordination is provided by Segue Communications Inc. For more information contact Michael Robbins, Project Coordinator.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

Thehealthline.ca is an innovative web portal that puts accurate and up-to-date information about health services at the fingertips of consumers and health providers across South West Ontario.
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Audience:

Thehealthline.ca provides easy access to a reliable source of data, and empowers consumers to find the services they need close to home.
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Purpose of the website

This website will provide visitors with general information about health care providers in South West Ontario, but the best online information is no substitute for that of a trained health care professional. The health information found through this site should enhance, not replace, the relationship you have with your health care provider. If you are concerned about a particular medical condition, treatment or service, or are in need of medical services, consult your physician, health care provider, or nearest emergency medical facility.
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy
Thehealthline.ca maintains an e-mail list for individuals who are interested in receiving our e-bulletin. Visitors are free to choose this service or to discontinue it at any time. You will only receive such e-mail communication if you request it. We will not share your information with any third parties. Any unprotected e-mail communication is subject to possible interception or loss and may be subject to third party alteration. Thehealthline.ca assumes no liability for loss relating to a breach of confidentiality or resulting from unauthorized access by third parties to electr... (25 Oct 2011) -

4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

The source of information is provided.

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

Lawson Health Research Institute
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Page last reviewed: January 31, 2010
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

Emails and telephones are provided.

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7. Disclosure of funding sources

Thehealthline.ca was developed by four founding partner organizations in London, Ontario: the South West Community Care Access Centre (formerly the CCAC of London and Middlesex), London Health Sciences Centre, Middlesex-London Health Unit and St. Joseph's Health Care London, and launched in March 2002.
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8. Advertising policy

Thehealthline.ca site does not host or receive funding from advertising or from the display of commercial content.

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