Terms of Use
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Past Medical History is an independent, non-commercial website created for education and historical interest. These terms apply to your use of the website.
About the content
Past Medical History explores the history of medicine, including diseases, discoveries, treatments and the people and ideas that shaped medical practice.
The material on this website is provided for general information, education and historical interest.
Not medical advice
Past Medical History is not a medical advice service. Nothing on this website is intended to provide diagnosis, treatment recommendations or individual medical advice, and the content should not be used as a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Historical articles may describe treatments, beliefs and practices that are outdated, ineffective or unsafe by modern standards. Their inclusion reflects their historical significance and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of their use today.
Accuracy
Every reasonable effort is made to present accurate information, but historical sources can be incomplete or disputed and medical knowledge changes over time.
The website therefore cannot guarantee that every article is complete, current or free from error. Where appropriate, readers should consult primary sources, current medical guidance or other authoritative sources.
Copyright and use of content
Unless otherwise stated, original written content on Past Medical History is protected by copyright.
You are welcome to link to articles and to quote reasonable extracts for purposes such as discussion, education, research or criticism, provided appropriate acknowledgement is given.
Republishing substantial amounts of original content, or using it commercially, requires permission.
Images and other third-party material may have separate copyright or licensing terms. Where applicable, ownership and licensing remain with the relevant creator or rights holder.
External links
Articles may link to external websites, archives and other resources. These links are provided for information and convenience.
Past Medical History is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security or content of external websites. A link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the organisation or all of the material on that website.
Availability and changes
Content may be corrected, updated, removed or reorganised at any time. There is no guarantee that the website or any particular article will always remain available.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law, the owner of Past Medical History is not responsible for loss or damage resulting from reliance on information published on this website or from the use of external websites linked from it.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
Changes to these terms
These terms may be updated if the website or relevant requirements change. The date at the top of the page indicates the latest revision.
Contact
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