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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.
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1. Information must be authoritative |
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2. Presentation of the site Mission:
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MedicineNet.com is an online, healthcare media publishing company. It provides easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via its robust, user-friendly, interactive website.
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You should be aware that the Site is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 13.
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Purpose of the website
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The contents of the MedicineNet Site, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the MedicineNet Site ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected. |
SOURCES: American Society of Clinical Oncology news briefing, May 20, 2010. Karen Mustian, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of radiation oncology and community and preventive medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus.
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Last Updated: August 18, 2010
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5. Justification of claims |
This principle is not applicable for this site
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6. User support and adequation |
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MedicineNet.com does not accept payment for medical content, or content-production areas, from any commercial interests unless specifically identified as such on the site.
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The advertisements will be clearly marked as 'Advertisement', 'Sponsored', 'Sponsored Links' or 'Sponsored Results'.
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