Legal Declarations

At the DHOC, we value your health above all else. It is critical that all therapeutic decisions be made based upon your individual needs and without any conflicting interests. We recognize that even the appearance of outside influence upon patient care can be detrimental to the trust and relationship building between patients and our centre. For these reasons, we do not seek or permit any financial relationships between the clinic and the pharmaceutical industry.  Gifts are not accepted from sales representatives and financial donations to the Osteoporosis Centre from any source must be made to the Calgary Health Trust directly.

The DHOC web site is intended to provide general educational information and to help users arrange more easily for health care services. Some information on the site is written by health care providers affiliated with the DHOC and its affiliates while some content is provided by outside sources. This site is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific medical advice, and should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a qualified health care provider's judgment. Nor should users rely upon the DHOC web site if they might need emergency medical treatment. We strongly encourage users to consult with a qualified health care professional for answers to personal questions.  Use of programs on the DHOC site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

You assume full responsibility for using the information on this site, and you understand and agree that DHOC and staff are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from its use by you or any user. While we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, we disclaim any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. DHOC also does not warrant that access to the site will be error or virus free.

Material on the DHOC web site is protected by copyright law. Unless otherwise stated, users may print or download information from this site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided they identify the source of the material and include a statement that the materials are protected by copyright law. Permission to reprint or otherwise reproduce any document in whole or in part is prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from the copyright owner.

By choosing to use the DHOC web site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. We reserve the right to modify these terms and policies and recommend that you periodically review them, because if you use the site you will be expected to comply with these.