New guideline on medical advice

[Joal 555]

The staff would like to draw the attention of members to the following new guideline, which has been added to the constitution of the forum:

This forum is not a place to seek or dispense medical advice. Nobody here is qualified to diagnose or advise on medical conditions described on the internet. Any posts of this nature may be removed at the discretion of the forum staff. However, general discussions about medically related topics are allowed and members may share their own experiences concerning particular conditions.

Previously, the above was only explicitly stated with regard to the Support Group sub-forum, because typically that is where it is most likely to be relevant. However, in practice, it has always applied to the forum as a whole and thus the new guideline formally confirms the position.

Thank you for your attention.