Medical disclaimer & safety boundaries

Medical Journal Junkie is educational. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, triage, or a substitute for professional care.

Urgent care

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Patient/caregiver content

Patient-facing material should help people ask better questions and understand evidence. It should not tell people to start, stop, or change treatment.

Clinician/researcher content

Clinician-facing interpretation is still educational and does not override local guidelines, professional judgment, or patient-specific context.