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
Diagknowsis
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Diagknowsis
Web address: http://www.diagKNOWsis.org/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct625541
Date of initial review: 11 Apr 2005
Validity of certificate 20 Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
Date of last visit 20 Apr 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

Now I'm involved in a variety of other activities, too. From being the guide to patient empowerment at About.com, to a bi-weekly newspaper column, to hosting a radio show, HealthLinkonAir, to various interviews and presentations, I am making an effort to help others become better health and medical care consumers. You can find out more about these activities at http://www.DiagKNOWsis.org.

Trisha Torrey,
Every Patient's Advocate and
Author of DiagKNOWsis
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

diagKNOWsis.org was started to help you sort out the questions, answers, and advice. It is provided by patients, from a patient's point of view. It was begun by someone who has been right where you are.
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Audience:

Purpose of the website

he documents and information contained within any of the DiagKNOWsis family of websites are offered for informational purposes only. No information contained herein is a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified practitioner, nor should it be inferred as such.
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3. Confidentiality

Privacy

The DiagKNOWsis family of websites is committed to respecting the privacy and security of our users. Our goal is to provide you with the information, resources, and services that are most relevant and helpful to you.
To demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, we have prepared this statement disclosing our privacy practices. Here you will learn what personal identifying information of yours is collected, how and when we might use your information, how we protect your information, who has access to your information, and how you can correct any inaccuracies in th... (20 Apr 2012) -

4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Page Updated: 12/30/2011
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5. Justification of claims

This principle is not applicable for this site

6. User support and adequation

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Contact DiagKNOWsis
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

This site is a volunteer effort. All costs are being shouldered by the founder of the site and no advertising or monetary contributions are being accepted at this time.
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8. Advertising policy

This site is a volunteer effort. All costs are being shouldered by the founder of the site and no advertising or monetary contributions are being accepted at this time.
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