Terms of Use

Information only, not medical advice

The content on this website, including text, images, videos and downloadable guides, is provided for general information and education. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for an examination, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified health care professional who knows your history.

Do not ignore or delay professional medical advice because of something you read on this site. Always ask your physician or another qualified provider about any questions you have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

No doctor-patient relationship

Using this website, reading its content, or sending us a message or online request through it does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and POPB or any of our physicians or staff. A doctor-patient relationship begins only when you are seen and accepted for care by one of our providers.

Emergencies

This website is not for emergencies. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. Do not use the website or an online form to seek emergency help.

Do not send urgent or sensitive health information

Online forms and requests on this website are for general and scheduling purposes only. Please do not send urgent medical questions, detailed medical history, test results or other sensitive health information through the website. Messages sent through the site may not be reviewed right away. For questions about your care, call our office.

Links to other websites

This site may link to websites run by others, such as a physician's personal website, online scheduling or bill payment services, video platforms, review sites or health organizations. We provide these links for convenience. We do not control those websites and are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices. Your use of another website is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Intellectual property

The content, design, logos and materials on this website belong to POPB or are used with permission. You may view, download and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use, such as sharing an exercise guide with a family member who is helping you recover. You may not copy, modify, republish or distribute the content for any other purpose without our written permission.

Accuracy of information

We try to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but medical knowledge changes and errors can happen. Details such as providers, services, insurance plans and office information may change without notice. The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, to the extent allowed by law.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, POPB, its physicians, staff and affiliates are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any information on it, or from any website linked from it. This does not limit any rights you may have that cannot be limited under applicable law.

Privacy

How we handle information collected through this website is described in our privacy policy. Our notice of privacy practices describes how we protect your health information as a patient.

Changes to these terms

We may change these terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. Changes take effect when they are posted. If you continue to use the website after a change, you accept the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law rules. Any dispute related to this website will be handled in the courts located in Florida.

Contact us

If you have questions about these terms, please call our office or write to us at the address shown on this page.