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THIS WEB SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE

The contents of this web site are intended for general purposes only. The information provided by Medicard hereunder is not intended to nor implied to be a substitute for informed medical advice by your physician or other health care professionals. MEDICARD IS NOT PROVIDING ANY MEDICAL ADVICE OR SERVICES, AND YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR QUESTIONS. You should not rely on any information contained, suggested, or referenced in this site in making personal medical decisions.

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DISCLAIMER OF ACCURACY OR AUTHENTICITY OF INFORMATION

Information on this web site is believed to be reliable when posted. However, Medicard makes no warranties that the information contained herein or sites linked to this web site is in every respect accurate or complete and is not responsible for any actions resulting from the use of information contained hereunder. Moreover, Medicard's web site is constantly evolving and the opinions and views contained, suggested, or referenced herein or sites linked to this web site change regularly as new information becomes available. Medicard assumes no obligation to update the information or advise of further developments concerning topics mentioned herein. Information may be changed without further notice.

NO ENDORSEMENT

Referral to an individual physician or health care professional listed in this web site or the inclusion of any subject matter herein does not constitute an endorsement of the services, claims or qualifications of such individual. Medicard recommends that before selecting a health care professional you verify all the qualifications and expertise of any such professional. Medicard does not make any guarantees regarding the expertise of any individual health care professional referred to in this web site and is not responsible for the outcome of any medical treatment.

NO LIABILITY

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INDEMNITY

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COMPUTER VIRUSES

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TRADEMARKS

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