Posted by SLS on October 22, 2004, at 8:22:38
In reply to Re: A civil venue for accusations » SLS, posted by Mary_Bowers on October 21, 2004, at 13:26:51
> > > Do they claim to be interactive medical education sites administered by a physician?
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> > What if this same site were administered by a plumber?
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> > - Scott
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> Then no one could reasonably develop an expecation that they are participating in a site administered by a medical professional, and no one could appeal to medical licensing authorities for relief. But if the plumber suggested that he or she is offering the benefit of clinical and professional medical experience in administration of the site, he could potentially be called before licensing authorities for practicing without a license.
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It doesn't appear to me that Dr. Hsiung is practicing medicine. This is where all of your arguments might fall short. The presumptions of those who might interact here are just that, presumptions. It is up to the individual across the entire Internet to apply caution when using any site as a source of information or socialization. Caveat emptor must be the motto for anyone surfing the Net.Are the civility guidelines and their enforcement the only aspects of this site that troubles you? If not, can you be specific as to what are the others?
- Scott
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