Reminder about Legal or Medical advice here

[Cloudbringer]

First off, let me say that there's nothing wrong with asking for advice or giving it. In fact, I've seen lots of wonderful threads and heard some very helpful tips here!

BUT, please remember that this is an internet forum and people posting here can certainly be what they claim to be but just as often they can be something else.

Please keep in mind that even if you ask a legitimate doctor for advice, he or she is unable to make a diagnosis from just posts online. Without seeing a medical professional in person, the best they can do is give you an educated guess as to what your problem might be.

Similarly, not all legal professionals are up on the laws in every area the members of IW come from. So please, remember that if you seek advice of a medical or legal sort you must make your own decision whether to act or not act on it.

My own advice: Always see a doctor IN PERSON if you feel you have any illness or injury that needs attention.

[ 05-19-2003, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]

[Stormymystic]

I agree cloudy [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Timber Loftis]

Thanks for the reminder, Cloudy. It applies all around. Any sort of advice here is only in the hypothetical. As it is the professional's responsibility to ensure that a professional-client relationship is not misconstrued where it should not be, there is nothing wrong with helping us police ourselves. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

I try to put the appropriate CYA language in when hypothersizing about folksez' problems. I certainly hope I don't ever give the wrong impression.

For those who seek advice, at least from my profession, it must ALWAYS be referred to a lawyer in your area. www.martindale.com is what I use to look for lawyers when I need them, and it will let you specify the geographical area and legal expertise you need.

You can thank our lawyer buddies for the need for disclaimers


Just kidding TL...you know I love you ***Big old smoochies***

[Lavindathar]

Cloudy, how did you know Timber really works on a marketstall?

I followed his advice, and lost an arm and a leg.

[Cloudbringer]

TL, no worries! In fact I have posted similar things on another (defunct)board.

I just saw a lot of people asking for professional help in the Cafe and many individual threads and felt we should remind everyone that although there are some caring people here who help when they can, it's important to remember this is a message board and not everyone IS a good person or what they claim to be online. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Besides, in the medical situations, I know my OWN doctor won't even diagnose things over the telephone - always wants to see me in person for anything not already ongoing. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[WillowIX]

Originally posted by Cloudbringer: My own advice: Always see a doctor IN PERSON if you feel you have any illness or injury that needs attention.

And this is the point Attalus and I always try to point out. Since we, especially Attalus since he is a physician, can't diagnose by the net we are not able to help as much as a physician can in a real life visit. If you are feeling under the weather and you are worried, go see your physician.

Edit: I just wanted to add something. Some people feel embarrased by making an appointment to their physician. NEVER do that! It is your health you are worried about. There is absolutely no weakness in seeing a doctor no matter how small a problem. If you have a nasty cold and feel terrible, go see your physician! If you sprained your ankle and are in pain, go see your physician! You will always get help, and that is something that should never be spurned.

[ 05-19-2003, 04:36 PM: Message edited by: WillowIX ]

[Cloudbringer]

Originally posted by WillowIX: quote: Originally posted by Cloudbringer: My own advice: Always see a doctor IN PERSON if you feel you have any illness or injury that needs attention.

And this is the point Attalus and I always try to point out. Since we, especially Attalus since he is a physician, can't diagnose by the net we are not able to help as much as a physician can in a real life visit. If you are feeling under the weather and you are worried, go see your physician. [/QUOTE]Yes, you both do this and it's one reason I thought to post this now. I've seen you both give lots of great help and advice and I note that you always include the above in your posts! [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Horatio]

Will do. Always go and see my GP anyway, and I think I've only posted one thing on here regarding my health. Good thread, Cloudstein. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Cloudbringer]

Thanks, Horatio! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Willow! You pegged me in your edit! I'm one of those people who hates to 'bother' my doctor with something 'simple' etc... and I usually don't go unless I'm really feeling horrible. Once I had a nurse chew me out for waiting so long every time I got sick. [img]smile.gif[/img]