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The information provided on this page and throughout pediatrichandsurgery.org (the "Website") is offered solely for general educational and informational purposes. It is not intended to be, and should not be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

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No Physician-Patient Relationship. Use of this Website, including the provider listings and any directory of local or available providers, does not create a physician-patient relationship between any user and Pediatric Hand Surgery Care, its founders, contributors, affiliates, or any listed provider. No diagnosis or treatment recommendation is made through this Website.

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Provider Listings Are Informational Only. Any reference to providers, hospitals, surgeons, therapists, fellowship programs, or other healthcare resources is provided as a convenience to assist users in locating practitioners who may offer pediatric hand surgery or related services in their geographic area. Inclusion on this Website does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, certification, warranty, or guarantee of any provider's qualifications, training, scope of practice, competence, character, professional standing, licensure status, board certification, hospital privileges, malpractice history, fees, or quality of care. Pediatric Hand Surgery Care does not vet, evaluate, monitor, or verify the credentials of listed providers on an ongoing basis.

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Training and Scope of Practice Vary. Pediatric hand surgery is performed by physicians from multiple specialty backgrounds, including plastic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and general surgery, with varying levels of fellowship training, board certification, and institutional privileges. The training, qualifications, scope of practice, and clinical expertise of each provider are dependent solely on that provider and the institution where they practice. It is the sole responsibility of the patient, parent, or legal guardian to independently verify any provider's credentials, licensure, board certification, hospital privileges, malpractice insurance, and suitability before scheduling an appointment, consultation, or treatment. Recommended verification resources include state medical boards, the American Board of Medical Specialties (certificationmatters.org).

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No Warranties. This Website and all content, including provider listings, are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, currency, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Information regarding providers may change without notice and may become outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete.

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No Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Pediatric Hand Surgery Care, its volunteers, agents, and affiliates (collectively, the "Released Parties") shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages — including but not limited to personal injury, surgical complications, treatment outcomes, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, financial loss, or emotional distress — arising out of or related to (i) any user's reliance on information contained on this Website; (ii) any user's selection of, contact with, or treatment by any provider listed or referenced on this Website; (iii) the acts, omissions, advice, or treatment provided by any third-party provider, hospital, or healthcare entity; or (iv) any decision made or action taken in reliance on the contents of this Website. Users assume all risk associated with the use of this Website and any subsequent contact with listed providers.

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Emergency Notice. This Website is not designed for medical emergencies. If you believe a child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately, or proceed to the nearest emergency department.

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Always Seek Professional Advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information you have read on this Website.

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Changes. Pediatric Hand Surgery Care reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any content, including provider listings, at any time without notice.

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