Terms of Use & Clinical Disclaimer — GPManual.com
Clinical liability · Intended audience · Limitations of use
Last updated: 15 April 2026 · Effective: 15 April 2026
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using GPManual.com. By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
Critical Clinical Disclaimer
GPManual.com is a clinical decision support tool — not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. All content is intended to support, not replace, the independent judgment of a qualified healthcare professional. Never delay, disregard, or override clinical assessment based on information from this site. In any emergency, follow your institution's protocols and call for appropriate help immediately.
TL;DR Summary
- GPManual is for qualified healthcare professionals only — not for patients or the general public.
- All content is for educational and decision-support purposes. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment.
- Always verify drug doses, protocols, and guidelines against current national guidelines and your local formulary.
- GPManual accepts no liability for clinical decisions made using this site.
- Content may not reflect the most recent guideline updates — always check primary sources for critical decisions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using GPManual.com (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
2. Intended Audience
GPManual.com is designed exclusively for qualified healthcare professionals, including but not limited to:
General Practitioners (GPs)
Primary care physicians and family doctors
Hospital Doctors
Foundation doctors, registrars, and consultants
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
ANPs and nurse prescribers
Pharmacists
Clinical and community pharmacists
Medical Students
Under direct clinical supervision only
Allied Health Professionals
Paramedics, physiotherapists, and others
Not intended for patients or the general public
GPManual.com is not designed for use by patients, carers, or members of the general public. If you are a patient seeking medical advice, please consult your GP or healthcare provider. Do not use this site to self-diagnose or self-treat.
3. Clinical Disclaimer — Not a Substitute for Clinical Judgment
This is the most important section of these Terms. Please read it carefully.
Clinical judgment always takes precedence
GPManual.com provides general clinical reference information to support — not replace — the independent professional judgment of a qualified clinician. Every patient is unique. Clinical decisions must always be made in the context of the individual patient's history, examination findings, comorbidities, medications, and preferences.
Always verify against primary sources
Drug doses, protocols, and clinical guidelines on this site are provided for general guidance only. Before prescribing or acting on any information, always verify against your local formulary (e.g. BNF, MIMS), current national guidelines (NICE, SIGN, BTS, etc.), and your institution's own protocols. Guidelines change — GPManual may not always reflect the most recent updates.
Emergencies: act first, look up second
In any clinical emergency, do not delay appropriate action to consult this or any other reference tool. Follow your institution's emergency protocols, call for help, and use your clinical training. GPManual's emergency protocols are aide-mémoires for trained clinicians — not step-by-step instructions for untrained individuals.
Special populations require extra care
Particular caution is required when applying any reference information to special populations including: pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and neonates, elderly patients, patients with renal or hepatic impairment, and patients with multiple comorbidities or polypharmacy. Always consult specialist resources and, where appropriate, seek specialist advice.
4. Accuracy, Currency, and Completeness of Information
While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of content on GPManual.com, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content
- Whether content reflects the most current clinical guidelines or evidence
- The absence of errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in drug doses, protocols, or clinical information
- The suitability of any information for any specific clinical situation or patient
Clinical guidelines, drug licensing, and best practice recommendations change frequently. Content on GPManual.com may not always reflect the most recent updates. Always check primary sources for critical clinical decisions.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GPManual.com, its operators, contributors, editors, and affiliates shall not be liable for:
Clinical harm or adverse patient outcomes
Any harm, injury, or adverse outcome to any patient arising from clinical decisions made using information from this site.
Errors or omissions
Any loss or damage arising from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the content, including incorrect drug doses or outdated protocols.
Service interruption
Any loss arising from inability to access the site, including during emergencies.
Third-party content
Any content, accuracy, or availability of external websites linked from GPManual.com.
Professional responsibility: As a qualified healthcare professional, you retain full professional and legal responsibility for all clinical decisions you make. Use of GPManual.com does not transfer, reduce, or modify your professional duty of care to your patients. Your professional indemnity insurance (e.g. MDU, MPS, MDDUS) covers your clinical practice — not the use of any reference tool.
6. Professional Standards and Regulatory Compliance
Use of GPManual.com does not exempt you from compliance with your professional regulatory obligations. You remain responsible for:
GMC / NMC / GPhC standards
Maintaining registration and adhering to your regulator's Good Practice guidelines.
Continuing professional development
Keeping your clinical knowledge and skills up to date through appropriate CPD.
Seeking specialist advice
Referring or seeking specialist input when a case is beyond your competence.
Documentation
Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous clinical records as required by your employer and regulator.
Consent and patient autonomy
Obtaining valid informed consent and respecting patient preferences in all clinical decisions.
Incident reporting
Reporting adverse events, near misses, and patient safety incidents through appropriate channels.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on GPManual.com — including text, clinical protocols, drug information, algorithms, tables, and design — is the intellectual property of GPManual.com or its content contributors, and is protected by copyright law.
Permitted use
You may view, print, and use content for your own personal clinical practice and educational purposes.
Not permitted
Reproducing, distributing, selling, or creating derivative works from GPManual content without prior written permission. Scraping or automated extraction of content is prohibited.
8. External Links and Third-Party Resources
GPManual.com may contain links to external websites including NICE, SIGN, BNF, and other clinical resources. These links are provided for convenience and information only.
We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or availability of any external website. Linking to an external resource does not imply endorsement of its content or any association with its operators. Always apply your own professional judgment when using any external resource.
9. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
GPManual.com is primarily designed for use in the United Kingdom. Clinical guidelines, drug doses, and protocols reflect UK practice (NICE, BNF, SIGN, BTS, etc.) unless otherwise stated. Users in other jurisdictions must apply local guidelines, formularies, and regulatory requirements.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of GPManual.com after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, wish to report a clinical error, or want to request permission to reproduce content, please contact us: