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Accuracy

Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However all material and information contained in this website is subject to change at any time by appropriate action of the CPMC or the Specialist Medical College which has developed the information or material. We give no assurance or warranty that information on this site is current, and take no responsibility for matters arising from changed circumstances or other information or material that may affect the accuracy or currency of information on this site.

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No medical advice

The information posted here should not be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. We do not answer specific medical questions.

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Disclaimer of liability

The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this website and the Internet generally. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall anyone involved in creating or maintaining this website be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or lost profits that result from the use or inability to use the website and/or any other websites that are linked to this site. We accept no liability or responsibility to any person as a consequence of any reliance upon the information contained in this site. Nor shall they be liable for any such damages including, but not limited to, reliance by a member or visitor on any information obtained via the website; or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access. In states or countries that do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.

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Security

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Third party content

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Disclaimer of endorsement

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Information subject to change

Any information on this website may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Furthermore, the information may change from time to time without any notice.