Disclaimer
First Choice Occupational and Mobile Health (“the Company”) provides occupational health assessments, mobile medical surveillance, and related health information. By utilizing our services, visiting our mobile units, or accessing our digital platforms, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this disclaimer.
1. No Medical Advice or Doctor-Patient Relationship
The information provided on our website, in marketing materials, or via educational brochures is for general informational purposes only.
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It does not constitute formal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment plans.
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Accessing our public digital content does not establish a formal doctor-patient relationship between you and any medical practitioner employed by the Company.
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Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any specific medical condition or symptoms you may be experiencing.
2. Occupational Fitness and Employers
Our formal medical assessments, health clearances, and Certificates of Fitness (COF) are conducted in strict accordance with statutory occupational health regulations (e.g., the Occupational Health and Safety Act).
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Any fitness-for-duty determination is based solely on the specific physical and clinical data presented at the exact time of testing.
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The Company cannot be held liable for workplace incidents, injuries, or subsequent health changes that occur after a Certificate of Fitness has been issued based on accurate, point-in-time testing.
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Employers remain solely responsible for maintaining a safe working environment and managing employee risk exposure.
3. Accuracy of Information Given by Patients
The accuracy of our medical surveillance reporting, diagnostic outputs, and fitness certificates relies heavily on the honesty and completeness of the medical histories and disclosures provided by the individual employees/patients.
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The Company disclaims all liability for any medical misclassifications, delayed diagnoses, or incorrect certifications resulting from a patient withholding, falsifying, or misrepresenting their health history, underlying conditions, or lifestyle habits.
4. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, First Choice Occupational and Mobile Health, its directors, employees, and medical practitioners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
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The temporary unavailability or technical failure of our mobile clinic testing equipment due to unforeseen circumstances or power outages.
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Any reliance placed on general health information found on our website.
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Unauthorized interceptor access to transmission channels, despite our compliance with standard POPIA/data security protocols.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our platforms or reports may occasionally refer to third-party medical specialists, laboratories, or external websites. The Company does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, practices, or clinical findings of these independent third-party entities.
Contact & Queries
For formal legal or medical compliance inquiries regarding our testing boundaries and certifications, please contact our administrative team directly at admin@firstchoice-occhealth.co.za.