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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to:
HON.
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| 1. Information must be authoritative |
For each page of Health Library there is an author who is a health professional working in the hospital.
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Judith Williams, MD
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2. Presentation of the site
Mission:
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In leading the region in the provision of children’s healthcare services, CHKD will:
* Deliver excellence in quality and service as we continually measure and improve our outcomes;
* Evolve and enhance services in response to the needs of children and the advancement of science;
* Educate the next generation of leaders in children’s health;
* Be the healthcare employer of choice; and,
* Collaborate with others to attain our vision.
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| Audience:
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to parents and others seeking information and education on matters relating to children's health and well being
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| Purpose of the website
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The information included on this site is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, a substitute for medical treatment by a health care professional. This site is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered to replace a visit or consultation with, or advice from, your physician and/or health care provider.
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| 3. Confidentiality |
What personal information does CHKD collect?
You may use the CHKD site without providing any personal information; however, use of certain services on the site may require personal information. We indicate which form fields are required and which fields are optional where possible.
You may be asked to provide personal information such as name, address, e-mail address, and phone number, as well as demographic information about your family, if you choose to submit any of the online forms used, for example, when you:
* register for a class
* respond to surveys and...
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| 4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
| Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected. |
According to the American Heart Association, heart problems that put children at risk for developing bacterial endocarditis include, but are not limited to, the following:
* mitral valve prolapse - an abnormality of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart that causes backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium.
* prosthetic (artificial) heart valves
* a previous history of endocarditis (even in the absence of other heart disease)
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Last reviewed on 12/31/2005
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| 5. Justification of claims |
The infection can be treated in most cases with strong antibiotics given through an IV over the course of several weeks. However, heart damage may occur before the infection can be controlled.
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| 6. User support and adequation |
Contact us by e-mail
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| 7. Disclosure of funding sources |
Throughout the years, CHKD has relied upon this support from a generous community that is strongly committed to the health of its children. The King’s Daughters, founders of CHKD, lead the way among hundreds of friends providing volunteerism, advocacy and fund raising, including our ever-popular thrift stores in every corner of the region. http://www.chkd.org/About/Default.aspx
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Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters maintains this Web site ("site") as a community service and does not accept external funding for its maintenance.
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| 8. Advertising policy |
However, at present CHKD does not accept third party advertisements on its site.
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