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    Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    Hi all

    I just wanted to post a gentle reminder about giving/receiving any medical adivce on here whether it is regards to medication, medical tests or procedures or anything medical related.

    We have to remember that none of us are trained medics and whilst we can post our experiences and / or advice we must tell the member to see their GP for a full diagnosis.

    I know we all do it as we see a member post with similar symptoms so we post and say that we have had this and it was xyz. We have to remember that we do not know the full medical history for that person and we all post in good faith based on what we read.

    We must always suggest that a member sees their GP for a full diagnosis but still offer our own experiences along the way.

    I just want members to be aware of what advice they post in response to posts and to make it clear that they are posting their own individual experiences. I am guilty of posting my advice as well but it is based on my personal experience but I do try to remember to advise the member to see their doctor.

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    I Agree with you, thanks for the reminder

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    I'm reading this,

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    Thanks for the reminder Nic

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    I agree and have read this. ^.^

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    I fully agree with this

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    Understood

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    Good point. Always good to be safe.

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    I think you should start a section on suppliments

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    Re: Just a gentle reminder about giving medical advice

    Quote Originally Posted by mrjogi View Post
    I think you should start a section on suppliments
    There is a sub-form on natural remedies.

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