ACCP Guidelines Disclaimer
Through a comprehensive literature review, ACCP's evidence-based practice guidelines
incorporate data from the most recent studies then available, which ACCP views as being the best evidence available for the guideline's general information purposes. Guidelines are not a substitute for the health-care provider's own judgment for a specific medical or health condition. Patients should consult a qualified health-care professional for advice about a specific condition. Because of the ever-evolving field of medicine, new studies that may have become available late in the process of guideline development may not be incorporated into a particular guideline before it is disseminated. This prevents ACCP from assuring the accuracy or completeness of a guideline. Therefore, ACCP disclaims any liability to any party for the accuracy or completeness of a guideline or for any damages arising out of the use or non-use of its material and any information contained therein and all warranties, express or implied. Guideline users always are urged to seek out newer information that might impact the diagnostic and treatment recommendations contained within a guideline. Neither ACCP nor third parties mentioned in a guideline are liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages) arising out of the use, inability to use, or the results of use of a guideline, any references used in a guideline or the materials, information, or procedures contained in a guideline, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or another legal theory and whether or not there was advice of the possibility of such damages. |
