Medical Disclaimer
BDEAPP educational materials are provided solely for informational and professional educational purposes and do not constitute medical advice, CME/CE accreditation, licensure, specialty board certification, or independent practice authorization.
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Independence from licensing and credentialing bodies
BDEAPP is an independent educational organization and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, recognized by, or operating under the authority of:
- the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS),
- the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),
- any state medical board,
- any state nursing board,
- or any governmental licensing authority.
BDEAPP certifications are educational recognitions only.
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No clinical supervision; no corporate practice of medicine
BDEAPP does not supervise, direct, control, manage, or oversee patient care activities.
- physician supervision,
- collaborative agreements,
- employment relationships,
- clinical oversight,
- or delegated medical authority.
Participation in BDEAPP educational programs does not establish any of the above.
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Rapidly evolving medical information
Medical knowledge evolves rapidly. Educational content may become outdated following publication and may not reflect the most current:
- therapies,
- medications,
- procedural recommendations,
- diagnostic standards,
- coding guidance,
- or regulatory requirements.
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No reliance
Users agree not to rely exclusively upon BDEAPP materials for:
- clinical decision-making,
- patient diagnosis,
- treatment planning,
- billing/coding,
- supervision decisions,
- or legal/regulatory compliance.
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Protected Health Information (PHI) prohibition
Users may not upload, disclose, transmit, or share:
- Protected Health Information (PHI),
- identifiable patient information,
- medical records,
- photographs containing identifying information,
- or confidential clinical documentation.
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User HIPAA responsibility
Users remain solely responsible for HIPAA compliance and all applicable patient privacy laws within their own clinical practices and jurisdictions.