Disclaimer
Last updated: 27 November 2024
Professional Responsibility - Healthcare Practitioners
IMPORTANT: Licensed healthcare professionals remain fully responsible for all professional decisions, clinical judgments, and regulatory compliance when using Dragatron's healthcare software platform.
- Dragatron's Service is a management and support tool - it does not replace professional clinical judgment
- All prescriptions, diagnoses, and treatment decisions must be made by qualified healthcare practitioners
- Healthcare providers must comply with all relevant laws including Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010
- Patient consent and clinical documentation standards remain your responsibility
- Professional confidentiality duties and codes of conduct still apply
AI-Assisted Features Disclaimer
Dragatron's platform includes AI-powered features for healthcare decision support:
No Medical Advice:
- AI features do not constitute medical or professional advice
- AI outputs should not be solely relied upon for medical or health decisions
- Healthcare professionals remain fully responsible for all patient care decisions
- Patients should always consult qualified healthcare professionals before making medical decisions
AI Limitations:
- AI technologies can produce incorrect, incomplete, or biased outputs
- Accuracy depends on data quality and completeness provided
- AI may fail to recognize unusual conditions or interactions
- Users must verify critical information from AI with authoritative sources
- Dragatron does not guarantee correctness of any AI-generated results
User Responsibility:
You are responsible for how you use AI outputs. Always treat AI recommendations as hypotheses or prompts for further investigation, not definitive guidance.
Third-Party Integration Limitations
Dragatron integrates with various third-party systems but has limitations:
- Medicare/My Health Record: We facilitate connections but cannot bypass eligibility requirements
- External System Failures: Not liable for third-party downtimes or data errors
- Data Accuracy: We relay data from external systems but cannot guarantee its accuracy
- Access Denials: Not responsible for third-party system refusals or restrictions
- User Compliance: You must comply with all third-party terms and requirements
Service Availability and Technical Limitations
While we strive for high availability, users acknowledge:
- No guarantee of uninterrupted access to the Service
- Scheduled maintenance may cause temporary unavailability
- Internet connectivity issues may impact cloud-based features
- Users must maintain adequate backup procedures for critical data
- AI features may occasionally be unavailable or produce delayed responses
- No guarantee of 100% system uptime or performance
Data Security and Backup Responsibilities
While we implement robust security measures:
- No system is 100% secure - maintain appropriate backup strategies
- Users responsible for maintaining secure access credentials
- Report suspected security incidents immediately
- Comply with Australian Privacy Act requirements for patient data
- Maintain your own backups of critical information
- Users responsible for data validation and audit procedures
Regulatory Compliance and TGA
Regarding regulatory compliance:
- Dragatron ensures platform design allows compliance with healthcare regulations
- Users must use the system in a compliant manner for their profession
- Any medical device functionality complies with TGA requirements
- Software represented only for its intended and approved purposes
- Users responsible for maintaining professional registrations and compliance
Liability Limitations
To the fullest extent permitted by Australian law:
- Dragatron disclaims liability for harm arising from reliance on AI-generated outputs
- Not liable for clinical outcomes or pharmaceutical treatment results
- AI outputs provided "as is" for informational purposes only
- Total liability limited to amount paid in 12 months preceding any claim
- Australian Consumer Law rights are not excluded where they cannot be
Emergency Situations
Dragatron's Service is not intended for emergency situations. In medical emergencies, contact emergency services immediately (000 in Australia). Do not rely on the platform for urgent medical decisions or time-critical healthcare situations.
Questions About This Disclaimer
If you have questions about this disclaimer, professional responsibilities, or need clarification about using Dragatron software safely and compliantly, contact our support team at support@dragatron.com.au or call 0406 213 088 during business hours.