Principle 2 - Purpose of the website
A statement clearly declaring that the information on the website is not meant to replace the advice of a health professional has to be provided. E.g. of such a statement is 'The information provided on [your web site] is designed to complement, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician.'
A brief description of the website’s mission, purpose and intended audience is necessary.
Another brief description of the organisation behind the website, its mission and its purpose is also necessary.
Collaborative Websites:
A statement clearly declaring that the
information on the platform is not meant to replace the advice of a health
professional has to be provided. E.g. of such a statement is 'The information
provided on [ Web 2.0 platform’s
name ] is designed to complement, not replace,
the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician.'