Welcome to Sleep and Obesity Medicine PLC. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.
Website Purpose
This website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is designed to share information about sleep medicine, obesity medicine, and related services offered by Sleep and Obesity Medicine and R. Bart Sangal, MD.
The content on this website is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your own clinician.
No Medical Advice
The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
You should not rely on this website as a replacement for a medical evaluation. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional regarding any medical condition, symptoms, or treatment decision.
If you are having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of this website does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Sleep and Obesity Medicine or R. Bart Sangal, MD, any other clinician associated with the practice, or any staff member.
A doctor-patient relationship is only established when the practice has formally accepted you as a patient and applicable administrative and clinical requirements have been completed.
Telemedicine Services
Sleep and Obesity Medicine provides care through telemedicine where appropriate. Telehealth visits involve communication technology and may have privacy and security considerations. Telehealth providers should use secure telehealth practices and patients should be given privacy information through a Notice of Privacy Practices.
Telemedicine is not appropriate for every condition or every patient. The practice may determine that an in-person evaluation, emergency care, or referral to another provider is needed.
Patient Responsibilities
If you use our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Follow treatment instructions to the best of your ability
- Use medications only as prescribed
- Inform the practice of changes in your symptoms, medications, or medical history
- Seek emergency care when needed
Intellectual Property
All website content, including text, graphics, logos, page layouts, and educational materials, is owned by Sleep and Obesity Medicine or used with permission, unless otherwise stated.
You may view and print pages for personal, noncommercial use only. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish website content without prior written permission.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use this website:
- For unlawful purposes
- To interfere with the operation or security of the website
- To attempt unauthorized access to any system or data
- To copy, scrape, or reproduce content without permission
- To submit false, misleading, or harmful information
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. Sleep and Obesity Medicine does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of third-party sites.
A link to another website does not mean we endorse that website or its services.
Prescription and Treatment Information
Information about medications, procedures, and treatment options on this website is general in nature and may not apply to every patient. Treatment decisions depend on your medical history, examination findings, test results, and clinician judgment.
Medication availability, prescribing standards, and treatment recommendations may change over time and may vary by patient and by state or jurisdiction.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sleep and Obesity Medicine is not liable for any damages arising from:
- Use of this website
- Reliance on website content
- Technical interruptions or website errors
- Third-party links or resources
- Delays in seeking medical care based on website information
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Sleep and Obesity Medicine makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or availability of the website or its content.
Changes to the Website and Terms
Sleep and Obesity Medicine may update website content and these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The Effective Date above will indicate the latest version.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Privacy
Your use of this website may involve the collection or use of personal information. Our privacy practices are described in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices and/or Privacy Policy, which is posted on the website. HIPAA-covered providers must provide patients with a Notice of Privacy Practices that explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed and what rights patients have regarding that information.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at:
Sleep and Obesity Medicine, 41000 Woodward Ave Ste 350 East, Office 332, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302