The HON Code
1. Advice provided will only be given by medically/health trained and qualified professionals unless a clear statement is made.
2. Site designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.
3. Confidentiality of data relating to individual patients honours or exceeds the legal requirements of privacy where the Web site is located.
4. Where appropriate, information supported by clear references to source data and, where possible, have specific HTML links to that data.
5. Any claims relating to performance of a specific treatment will be supported by appropriate, balanced evidence.
6. Designers of the Web site will provide information in the clearest possible manner and provide contact addresses. Webmaster will display his/her E-mail address clearly throughout the site.
7. Support for Web site will be clearly identified.
8. If advertising is a source of funding it will be clearly stated.