Patient Education Program Disclaimer

This program is for your information and education only. Using this program does not take the place of conversations between you and your healthcare provider. This program gives general information about how some health problems may be treated. This information is extra education in addition to your appointments with your healthcare provider. This program is meant to educate you about medical conditions and/or surgical procedures, but it does not cover everything. This program may go over the most common possible risks and complications of medical treatments or surgical procedures. But there may be other problems, known and unknown, that can happen after treatment or surgery. No guarantees or warranties are made about the treatment or surgery itself. This program is not meant to give exact medical or surgical advice to anyone. And it does not replace the informed consent process you will go through with your healthcare provider. Please talk with your healthcare provider about any questions or concerns you have about the information in this program. Also talk with your healthcare provider in person about what kinds of problems you may have if you do not have this treatment. ©2024 UpToDate, Inc. and its affiliates and/or licensors. All rights reserved.