1. No Medical Advice
The content published on lungspecialist.co.za — including text, graphics, interactive features, and downloadable materials — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute, and must not be interpreted as, medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or a substitute for professional healthcare.
No patient–physician relationship is established through the use of this website. If you have concerns about the health of yourself or your child, you must consult a qualified healthcare professional in person.
2. Scope of Practice Information
Descriptions of conditions, treatments, and procedures on this site are provided to support general health literacy. They reflect current clinical consensus at the time of publication but may not represent the most recent evidence, and they may not apply to every patient's individual circumstances.
The interactive anatomical features on this site are illustrative in nature and are not intended as clinical reference materials.
3. Emergency Situations
This website is not monitored for emergency communications. If your child is experiencing a medical emergency — including severe difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, or anaphylaxis — contact emergency services immediately by calling Netcare 911 on 082 911, 10177 (ambulance) or 112 (emergency) or proceed directly to the nearest emergency department.
Do not rely on this website, the contact form, or the practice chat assistant for emergency assistance.
4. AI Practice Assistant
This website provides an AI-powered chat assistant. The assistant is configured to respond only to administrative and practice-related queries — including appointment processes, practice locations, medical aid acceptance, and general procedure information. It is explicitly designed not to provide clinical advice, diagnostic opinions, or treatment recommendations.
Responses from the chat assistant should not be taken as medical advice. For any clinical question, please book a consultation.
5. Professional Credentials
Dr. Carla Els is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Specialist Paediatrician: Pulmonology. HPCSA number: MP 0567817.
6. Third-Party Links
This site may contain references to external organisations, publications, or resources. These are provided for informational context only. We do not endorse or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Dr. Carla Els and this practice accept no liability for any loss, harm, or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on information published on this website.
Contact
For questions regarding this disclaimer, please contact the practice at secretary@lungspecialist.co.za.