Posted by shadows721 on June 10, 2004, at 11:31:10
In reply to Duty of care, posted by rosmarin on June 7, 2004, at 15:10:18
I feel that Dr. Bob is not responsible for the well being and safety of people in this forum. To my understanding, this is an open e-mail forum that is moderated on some guidelines. We are anonymous to others. We don't sign contracts of confidentiality or any other agreements of care. We are anonymous people e-mailing one another for support. I feel that doesn't constitute a rally for legal legislation. I feel that legal legislation would disrupt the freedom and the spirit of the support group.
There are many e-mail support groups on-line run by people who aren't doctors. They aren't responsible for the posters wellbeing. Therefore, I fail to see how this forum should be dictated in a different manner. It is a post at your own risk. You may get a warning about civility rules, get blocked, not get a response from others, not have anyone agree with you, and/or get a totally uncivil reply. Any of those situations can occur from one post. That's all that can happen. How one reacts to any of these situations is their own choice. No one is forcing anyone to participate in this forum for medical research either. The fact you are here is an act of your own free will.
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