The Code
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- Reliability of Information – citing sources when appropriate and changing inaccuracies when they are pointed out
- Courtesy – Bloggers should not engage in personal attacks, nor should they allow their commenters to do so. Debate and discussion of ideas is one of the major purposes of blogging. While the ideas people hold should be criticized and even confronted, the overall purpose is a discussion of ideas, not those who hold ideas.
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dear sir,
We have a blog on doctors of hearts.
http://tabibqulob.blogspot.com/
We accept the ethics code.
I tried to get the code to put on my medical blog.
Unfurtunately,we could not get it.
could you help me to put it on my blog.
thanks
so – how do I get my blog accepted?
I would like to put the code on my blog and accept the ethics. What’s the next step?
regards, Ron
Our company accepts the code but I am wondering if you are also considering dental as health care and if our company as a dental software (practice management) software company would be included in your standards.
How do I add my blog to your list?
Thank you!
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THIS WHOLE BLOG CONCEPT…TECHNOLOGY IMPAIRED
Im struggling to understand the basic premise surrounding this code, would love to jointhe community but what would I need to agree to. I have a blog on medicine, health and science. I am a medical student.
See the “about” section. It explains why this code was made in the 1st place.
I would like to put the code on my blog-site.
My blog is dedicated to informing the general public about wilderness and disaster medicine as per the standards of care dictated by the CDC and the WHO. Links to professional societies, which provide further information on any of the subjects mentioned in the blog, are listed and all scientific information is sited. I am a medical student that is just interested in passing on preparedness and wilderness information to the general public.
I appreciate your time and consideration of my blog.
I would like to put the code on my blog. My blog is primarily my personal perspective about living and coping with the unique challenges of systemic lupus. Thank you for taking time to review and consider my site.
great i am a dentist and i write about dentistry, and my blog already follow these rules how can i be a part of this great project
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Hey,
I guess this is the submit form. I would like to be included in the patient section. I have adsense on the site so I do not know if that is a problem – hopefully it isnt. I have always been weary about posting information about what I know about diabetes – because I am not a doctor. I know the physiology behind the disease, I just dont want to make it look like advice. That is why every post I stress the importance of going to the endocrinologist/ nutritionist instead of using the internet for advice.
Thanks
Big thanks for the links, it is important for me