This disclaimer is adapted from Dr. Sarah Whitman's excellent site for people with chronic pain. That site is

http://www.howtocopewithpain.org/resources/disclaimer.html 

This disclaimer is addressed to all readers of this book and readers of any associated websites or other media.

The information in this book and on any associated website is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you read here or elsewhere. Never change treatment, or stop or start something new without consulting with your physician or other qualified health care provider.

The information offered here is not intended as advice for any particular patient; as such, no doctor-patient relationship is created or implied. I do not endorse any specific product, service or treatment. 

Any clinical descriptions discussed here are based on composites from many   occurrences, patients, and conversations that have been a part of my medical training, residency, and practice as a physician.  Confidentiality in everything I write is always maintained. To maintain your own privacy, please include only your first name or an alias when sending comments. As well, although to my knowledge I have never had a breach of privacy because of the Internet, you agree that the Internet is not 100% secure and a breach is theoretically possible when you post something on the Internet.

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