Medical Disclaimer

Educational Purpose

IAS Courses provides educational content for healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health practitioners. All materials are intended for educational and informational purposes only. Content does not constitute medical advice, clinical guidance, or treatment recommendations for individual patients.

Not a Substitute for Professional Judgment

The information presented through IAS Courses supplements but does not replace the professional judgment of qualified healthcare providers. Clinical decisions must be made by licensed healthcare professionals based on thorough patient assessment, consideration of individual circumstances, and application of current national and international guidelines relevant to the specific clinical context.

National Guidelines and Local Protocols

Healthcare professionals must consult and adhere to national treatment guidelines, local protocols, and regulatory frameworks applicable in their jurisdiction. Where international recommendations differ from national guidelines, national guidance takes precedence for clinical practice. IAS Courses content reflects international evidence and WHO guidance but recognizes that implementation must align with national policies.

Individual Patient Assessment

Every clinical decision requires individual patient assessment. Factors including comorbidities, drug interactions, patient preferences, social circumstances, and healthcare system context must be considered. Population-level evidence presented in courses may not apply to all individual patients.

Not for Self-Diagnosis or Self-Treatment

IAS Courses content is not intended for use by patients for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Individuals seeking health information should consult qualified healthcare providers. The platform is designed for healthcare professionals and assumes baseline clinical knowledge.

Emergency Medical Situations

In emergency medical situations, individuals should seek immediate care from emergency services or appropriate healthcare facilities. IAS Courses cannot provide emergency consultation or urgent clinical guidance.

Limitation of Liability

The International AIDS Society, IAS Courses, and associated content contributors cannot be held liable for clinical decisions, patient outcomes, or adverse events resulting from application or misapplication of information presented in courses. Healthcare providers remain solely responsible for patient care decisions.

Evidence Limitations

Medical evidence evolves continuously. While IAS Courses content is based on current evidence at the time of publication, new research may emerge that modifies understanding or recommendations. Healthcare professionals should consult current literature and guidelines when making clinical decisions.

Regional and Contextual Variations

Healthcare delivery, drug availability, diagnostic capacity, and regulatory frameworks vary significantly across regions and countries. Content applicability depends on local context. Professionals must assess whether specific approaches are feasible and appropriate in their setting.

Professional Licensing and Scope of Practice

Healthcare professionals must practice within their professional licensure scope and competency level. Completing IAS Courses does not confer clinical credentials, expand scope of practice, or substitute for formal professional training and licensing requirements.

Questions and Concerns

Healthcare professionals with questions about course content or its application should consult relevant literature, national guidelines, and senior colleagues. For general inquiries about IAS Courses, contact information is available on our contact page.

Last updated: January 2026