Legal Disclaimers & Policies

Psychiatry 3.0 Publication (blog & newsletter)
Last Updated: June 3, 2025

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Content Purpose & Professional Boundaries

The Psychiatry 3.0 Publication (blog and newsletter), authored and curated by Umar Latif, MD, provides educational insights into psychiatric innovation, news, best practices, reviews, and functional psychiatry. Occasionally, this publication features guest bloggers. The views and opinions expressed in guest posts are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. Latif, The Noesis Clinic, or any affiliated entities or professional roles.

This content reflects Dr. Latif’s independent professional opinions and does not represent the official positions of The Noesis Clinic or any other clinical or non-clinical entities, or professional roles with which Dr. Latif may be affiliated.

This platform is not a substitute for personalized medical care. The information presented is intended solely for general knowledge and educational purposes. It should not be interpreted as clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations for any individual. Reliance on this content is solely at your own risk. No warranties—express or implied—are provided regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information to individual circumstances.

Clinical Relationship & Communication Protocols

No doctor-patient relationship is established through reading, subscribing, or interacting with this publication—including content authored by guest bloggers. Engaging with this content does not create any form of clinical relationship with Dr. Latif, any guest blogger, or any associated clinical entity.

For patients under Dr. Latif’s care at The Noesis Clinic or other clinical settings, all personal health inquiries must use secure, HIPAA-compliant channels provided during clinical enrollment.

Non-Secure Communication Notice

The newsletter’s reply email address and any comment forms:

  • Are not monitored by clinical staff

  • Lack end-to-end encryption (non-HIPAA compliant)

  • Prohibit transmission of protected health information (PHI), including symptoms, treatment details, or personal identifiers

  • Cannot be used for urgent concerns (contact your provider or 911/ER for emergencies)

Unauthorized PHI disclosures via this channel may result in legal liability for the sender.

Comment Guidelines

Privacy & Security

  • Do not post personal health information (PHI) in comments (to protect your privacy and comply with HIPAA)

  • Do not use comments for urgent medical requests (contact your provider or 911)

  • Anonymous comments are prohibited; verified email addresses are required

Community Standards

  • Comments must be relevant to the topics discussed

  • Only evidence-based information should be shared; misinformation may be removed

  • All interactions must be respectful; harassment, discrimination, or abusive language will not be tolerated

  • No commercial promotions or solicitation

Moderation Rights

Dr. Latif reserves the right to edit or remove comments that violate these guidelines without notice. Repeat or egregious offenders may be permanently banned from participation.

Comments directed to guest bloggers are subject to the same privacy and moderation policies as all other comments. Guest bloggers do not provide clinical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Psychiatry 3.0 occasionally features sponsored newsletter recommendations via the Beehiiv Boost program. These recommendations are selected through Beehiiv’s platform and may generate referral revenue when readers choose to subscribe.

These recommendations do not influence editorial content, and I strive to ensure any featured newsletters align with the spirit of curiosity, integrity, and meaningful dialogue in mental health. Your trust matters, and I aim to keep these sponsorships transparent and relevant.

Affiliate & Referral Disclosure (Beehiiv Partner Program)

Some posts or pages may include affiliate or referral links — including links through the Beehiiv Partner Program or other third-party partnerships. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase or sign up, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

These referrals help support the continued publication of Psychiatry 3.0 while keeping it free to readers. I only recommend services I believe are valuable to my audience, and such links will always be disclosed in-context when included in blog posts or newsletters.

Liability & Jurisdictional Limitations

This disclaimer applies to all readers, regardless of location. However, the content is governed by the professional standards, medical licensing regulations of the State of Texas, and U.S. federal health privacy laws. Readers outside the United States should be aware that local laws, regulations, or standards may differ. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as meeting the legal or medical requirements of jurisdictions outside the United States.

Guest bloggers are solely responsible for the content they contribute. Dr. Latif and the Psychiatry 3.0 Publication do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of guest-authored content. No doctor-patient relationship is established through guest content.

Dr. Latif disclaims liability for:

  1. Errors, omissions, or unintended consequences from using this content

  2. Third-party interpretations or misuse of shared materials

  3. Technical breaches or data loss from unsecured email or comment systems

External links are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply endorsement.

The Psychiatry 3.0 Publication is an educational resource unaffiliated with The Noesis Clinic's clinical services. Patients under Dr. Latif's care must use official clinic communication channels for all health-related matters.