CDHB
Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The editors and the publisher of Management Guidelines for Common Medical Conditions otherwise known as The Blue Book, have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical sciences, neither the editors, nor the publisher, nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete and shall have no liability for any loss or damage arising out of any reliance on this information.
Readers are encouraged to read the product information sheet included in the package of each drug they plan to administer to be certain that the information contained in this book is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration. This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs. Readers should also consult their own laboratories for normal values.
The Blue Book has been compiled by the staff of Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and as such CDHB has copyright for this book.
No modification is to be made to clinical content without approval of the CDHB Blue Book Editorial Committee. No release of part of, or all of, the Blue Book to any other party or organization is permissible without the prior approval of the committee.
© 2013, Canterbury District Health Board
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