TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE BARIATRIC POSTOPERATIVE CARD (BP CARD)
Welcome to BP Card, a platform designed to create the personalized Bariatric Postoperative Card "BP Card" according to the provided medical history of each patient. Before using our services, accessing our website, and/or social media, please carefully read the following terms and conditions:
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” and accessing our services, as well as the website and social media related to it, hereinafter referred to as “the platforms,” you understand that you are giving your acceptance and agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions, as well as our privacy policy.
2. Medical Attention Warning
The content, products, or services offered with regard to the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” should under no circumstances be considered or used as a service, practice, or substitute for medical consultation, advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nursing, or other healthcare professional.
3. Purpose of the Bariatric Postoperative Card "BP Card"
The Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” is designed to standardize the perioperative medical history of bariatric patients. The information provided on the card is the responsibility of the treating physician and is not intended to replace medical history, medical reports, referral notes, or any official medical records.
4. Responsibility
The group that integrates “BP Card” is not responsible for medical decisions that may be based on the information provided on the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card”. Patients and users are responsible for verifying the accuracy and relevance of the information provided by treating physicians on the card.
5. Side Effects, Complications, and Risks
The patient and user acknowledge and understand that bariatric procedures that may be referred to may be associated with side effects, potential complications, and expected risks, which are entirely independent of the services provided with the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card”. These may include, but are not limited to:
● Infection;
● Bleeding;
● Insufficient or excessive weight loss;
● Insufficient or excessive weight loss;
● Nutritional deficiencies;
● Cardiac or respiratory complications, among others.
In this regard, it is the responsibility of the patient and user to adequately inform themselves about these risks and discuss them with their physician before undergoing any bariatric procedure.
5.1. Complications Resulting from Bariatric Surgery
The patient and user acknowledge and understand that undergoing bariatric surgery may result in the following side effects:
VERTICAL SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY BY LAPAROSCOPY
● Intraoperative complications: those inherent in any surgical procedure, especially in high-risk patients, such as intestinal perforation, injury to an adjacent organ, vascular injury, possibility of converting a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure, bleeding, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, and death.
● Postoperative complications: dehiscence or leakage of the suture or staples line, surgical wound infection, incisional hernias, bleeding, hypovolemic shock, peritonitis, septic shock, lung atelectasis, respiratory infections, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarctions, hypertensive crises and emergencies, strokes, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hemodynamic, metabolic, and electrolyte alterations.
Due to the characteristics of the selected procedure, there is a risk of acute and chronic malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, nutritional diseases, anemia, postoperative adhesions, intestinal obstruction, gastric ulcer, gastric dilation, weight loss or gain, kidney and gallstone formation.
ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS BY LAPAROSCOPY
● Intraoperative complications: those inherent in any surgical procedure, especially in high-risk patients, such as intestinal perforation, injury to an adjacent organ, vascular injury, possibility of converting a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure, bleeding, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, and death.
● Postoperative complications: dehiscence or leakage of the gastrojejunostomy, enteroenteroanastomsis or suture or staple line, surgical wound infection, incisional hernias, bleeding, hypovolemic shock, peritonitis, septic shock, lung atelectasis, respiratory infections, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarctions, hypertensive crises and emergencies, strokes, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hemodynamic, metabolic, and electrolyte alterations.
Due to the characteristics of the selected procedure, there is a risk of acute and chronic malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, nutritional diseases, anemia, postoperative adhesions, intestinal obstruction, gastric ulcer, gastric dilation, weight loss or gain, kidney and gallstone formation.
ONE ANASTOMOSIS GASTRIC BYPASS BY LAPAROSCOPY
● Intraoperative complications: those inherent in any surgical procedure, especially in high-risk patients, such as intestinal perforation, injury to an adjacent organ, vascular injury, possibility of converting a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure, bleeding, shock, cardiopulmonary arrest, and death.
● Postoperative complications: dehiscence or leakage of the gastrojejunostomy or suture or staple line, surgical wound infection, incisional hernias, bleeding, hypovolemic shock, peritonitis, septic shock, lung atelectasis, respiratory infections, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarctions, hypertensive crises and emergencies, strokes, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, hemodynamic, metabolic, and electrolyte alterations.
Due to the characteristics of the selected procedure, there is a risk of acute and chronic malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, nutritional diseases, anemia, postoperative adhesions, intestinal obstruction, gastric ulcer, gastric dilation, weight loss or gain, kidney and gallstone formation.
This is shared for informational purposes only, as such information and follow-up is the responsibility of your treating physician, so it is recommended to consult your physician about your particular situation.
6. Contraindications
The patient and user acknowledge and understand that there are certain medical conditions and risk factors that may contraindicate the performance of bariatric procedures. In this regard, regardless of what is included in the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card,” the patient acknowledges, understands, and accepts the importance of informing their treating physician about any pre-existing medical condition,
medications being taken, and any other factor that may be relevant to determining the suitability of any procedure.
7. Responsible Use
Users of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” must use the provided information responsibly, understanding and accepting that such information should not be considered a substitute for professional medical consultation. A qualified medical or healthcare professional should always be consulted for specific medical advice.
8. The Platforms
The information disseminated on the platforms is purely informational and for commercial purposes related to the offering of products and services derived from the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card.” This information should never be taken as medical or healthcare professional recommendations or advice. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the patient and user to use such information. In case of any doubt, we suggest scheduling an appointment with your treating physician or healthcare professional.
The platforms may contain links to sites operated by third parties, and we do not guarantee or endorse the information that may be shared on them. Therefore, it is recommended to verify the terms and conditions of such sites for informed use.
By using the platforms, the patient and user acknowledge and accept that they release Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” from all liability for damages that may have been caused by the accuracy of the information or quality of services contained or offered by third parties or found on linked sites, or arising in relation to the platforms.
By using the platforms, the user acknowledges and accepts that Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” does not control and does not guarantee the absence of viruses in the content of linked sites, nor the absence of other elements that could cause alterations in their computer systems or in the electronic documents and files stored on their computer systems.
9. Use of Cookies
The platforms of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” may include the use of cookies (understood as data packets that a web browser automatically stores on a user’s computer when they visit a website. Cookies allow the user’s device to be recognized and remember their preferences through their browsing history). By continuing to use the platforms, it will be understood that you authorize the use of such cookies. However, you may modify the cookie settings at any time by foregoing the benefits they allow.
10. Age Restriction
The products, services, and platforms of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” are designed and/or aimed at adults (18 years and older). Therefore, minors must request the informed intervention and representation of their father, mother, or guardian if they wish to contract any product, service, and/or use any of the platforms of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card.”
11. Intellectual Property
Any logo, name, or distinctive sign of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” or information disseminated with regard to it may include registered trademarks. For this purpose, the information and platforms may be reproduced for personal or educational use, provided that each copy includes a copyright, trademark, or reserved rights legend when reproduced. However, the information and material from the platforms may not be copied, displayed, distributed, printed, licensed in any way, modified, published, reproduced, reused, sold, transmitted, used to create a derivative work, or used for public or commercial purposes, except with the consent of its owner.
12. Privacy
The privacy and security of the information provided on the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” are of utmost importance to us. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of our users’ data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Notice.
13. Changes in Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, as well as to discontinue, withdraw, replace, or change any content, products, or services offered through the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” and its platforms, at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting or modifying the site, or by informing of such changes by any means. Your continued access and use constitute your agreement and acceptance of the modifications. You agree to review the terms and conditions periodically to take into account such modifications and be aware of any updates.
14. Applicable Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Mexican States and the United States of America, and any dispute related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mexico City, Mexico, or by an international panel for dispute resolution.
By using the products or services of the Bariatric Postoperative Card “BP Card” and/or its platforms, you accept these terms and conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
LAST UPDATED: APRIL 3, 2024
