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
eHealthForum
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: eHealthForum
Web address: http://www.ehealthforum.com/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct668445
Date of initial review: 26 Apr 2007
Validity of certificate 09 Feb 2011 - Feb 2013
Date of last visit 09 Feb 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

Teams
Management Team
Technical Team
Administrative Team
Medical Team
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For the collaborative platform:

Moderators do not form part of our medical team and eHealth Forum makes no representations as to the medical content of posts on the Service. Posts are reviewed by Moderators in order for material which eHealth Forum deems inappropriate to be removed in the quickest manner possible. eHealth Forum Moderators are not healthcare professionals, nor do they offer health advice or health information.
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

Our Mission
eHealth Forum exists to preserve and improve human life by bringing health-related information to all people via the internet.

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For the collaborative platform:

Welcome to eHealth Forum, a community for medical questions and answers
Connect with others by symptom, side effect, syndrome, surgery, or disease.
Although anyone can view answers, only registered members can ask medical questions.
To get started, browse the health forums below:

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Audience:

all people via the internet.

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For the collaborative platform:

anyone

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Purpose of the website

The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site.

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For the collaborative platform:

The material presented in the Ask A Doctor segment is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and the Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licensed medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the Ask A Doctor section cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest ... (09 Feb 2011) -

3. Confidentiality

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

Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected.

Medical experts
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information from outside sources
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This page was last updated on Feb 09, 2011.

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Last post: 02-08-2011
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5. Justification of claims

eHealth Forum does not accept "advertorial" articles. In other words, our site does not display consumer health articles provided by companies who advertise on our site. More information is available about how our consumer health articles are developed can be obtained by contacting our Medical Content Editor by completing a User Comment Form online. Your message will be forwarded to the editor who will reply to you individually and in good time.

Read more: eHealth Forum - Advertising policy (09 Feb 2011) -

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Messages that promote, advertise, offer, or ask for contact information in regard to (but not limited to), websites, personal websites, links to pictures, businesses, freebies, surveys, polls, products or services will be immediately removed.
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6. User support and adequation

Contact us
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7. Disclosure of funding sources

editorial independence and website funding
eHealth Forum maintains absolute editorial independence throughout the website. eHealth Forum operates under the direction of its parent company, eForums, LLC and has its business headquarters in Coral Gables, Florida.

Like most other commercial websites, eHealth Forum receives funding from third parties who pay for the right to advertise their companies and products on our site. This funding supports eHealth Forum's efforts to develop comprehensive and credible consumer health information. At times, third parties pay for the right... (09 Feb 2011) -

8. Advertising policy

Ads by Google
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editorial independence and website funding
eHealthForum.com maintains absolute editorial independence throughout the website. eHealthForum.com has its business headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
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The appearance of third-party advertisements or sponsorship acknowledgements on eHealth Forum is not a guarantee or an endorsement by eHealth Forum or any of our content partners of the organization, product or service or the claims made for the product or service in such advertisement or sponsorship acknowledgement. Additionally, the herbal and/or alternative products advertised on eHealth Forum and all claims pertaining to such products are not guaranteed to have been thoroughly tested. Thus, all information regarding the efficacy, contraindications, side effects, etc. of these products may... (09 Feb 2011) -

All advertisements are clearly indicated and easily identifiable as such and are distinguished from other information. Information marked "Advertisement" on eHealth Forum may include advertisements and offers from third parties as well as "in-house" advertisements that will link you to consumer health information we wish to highlight. Each advertisement is clearly labeled. For example, we print the word "Ads" along the top or the side of a box in which the advertisement or sponsorship acknowledgment appears.
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For the collaborative platform:

2. Advertising or any attempt to sell products through eHealth Forum is strictly prohibited. You assure us that you will not solicit through your posts. If you attempt to promote or advertise any products without written authorization from the administration, we reserve the right to remove your posts and close your account.
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