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- MedCases believes that statistical profiles related to practice
patterns and philosophy derived from the choices made by users
as they work through the interactive cases have value to individuals
and organizations with an interest in medical policy and practices.
MedCases may periodically prepare such profiles. To maintain the
anonymity of individual users, profiles will be prepared in aggregate
and results may be incorporated into future educational components
or may be provided to individuals or organizations involved with
providing health care services and products to the public.
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Disclaimer
The MedCases Web site does not define a standard of care, nor is
it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. It presents
recognized methods and techniques of clinical practice for consideration
by physicians for incorporation into their practices. Variations
of practice taking into account the needs of the individual patient,
resources, and limitations unique to the institution or type of
practice may be appropriate.
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Neither MedCases nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliate entities,
agents, employees, or subcontractors and any third party providers
or sources of information or data shall be liable for any direct,
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damages, including lost profits (even if we are advised of the possibility)
arising in any way from the information contained in this Web site
or any information transmitted via this Web site. MedCases is not
liable for any damages or losses that may be caused to any equipment
and other software due to any viruses, defects or malfunctions in
connection with access or use of this Web site.
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Privacy/Confidentiality Policy
MedCases is committed to maintaining site visitor's rights to privacy
and confidentiality of personal information. Because MedCases' interactive
services are delivered on a personalized basis for each user, it
is necessary for MedCases to record various user preferences and
history of actions. Each individual site visitor has a right to
not have personally identifiable medical or other information disclosed
to others without that individual's express informed consent.
MedCases has the potential to allow information about site use to
be tracked in aggregate (which can help site developers understand
site use and improve the experience of the viewer) and at the individual
user level. Individual user information can improve the visitor's
experience of the site by permitting personalization of the site
related to the individual's particular interests or concerns. This
site will not ask for or track personal medical or health information
of site visitors that could breach an individual's personal privacy
and reveal an individual's health data.
Personal information about site visitors and specific visitor's
access and navigation, and information volunteered by site visitors,
such as survey information and site registration information, may
be used by MedCases to improve the site but will not be shared with
or sold to other organizations for commercial purposes without the
site visitor's express permission.
MedCases believes that statistical profiles related to practice
patterns and philosophy derived from the choices made by users as
they work through the interactive cases have value to individuals
and organizations with an interest in medical policy and practices.
MedCases may periodically prepare such profiles. To maintain the
anonymity of individual users, profiles will be prepared in aggregate
and results may be incorporated into future educational components
or may be provided to individuals or organizations involved with
providing healthcare services and products to the public.
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Review of Editorial Content
Cases are reviewed for quality (including originality, accuracy,
and reliability) before posting. All cases are peer-reviewed by
content experts not involved in the creation of the case. Content
is revised appropriately in response to the review. Content is regularly
reviewed after original release and revised accordingly.
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Funding and Sponsorship
MedCases complies with the "Principles for Advertising and
Sponsorship" for Web sites. Funding and other sponsorship for
any content area developed by MedCases is clearly indicated.
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Contact Us
We welcome your feedback. If you have questions or comments about
our policies or procedures, feel free to send inquiries to info@medcases.com.
Alternately, contact us at MedCases, 200 South Broad Street, 4th Floor,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102.
Telephone: (215) 789-2563; Telefax:
(215) 789-2736.
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