Disclosure

Nomograms are devices that use algorithms or mathematical formulae to estimate the probability of an outcome. They permit the use of all the important available parameters or risk factors so that an accurate prediction model can be constructed.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) makes no warranties, nor express or implied representations whatsoever, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, comparative or controversial nature, or usefulness of any information contained or referenced in the prediction tools. UNMC does not assume any risk whatsoever for your use of the prediction tools or the information contained herein. Health related information changes frequently and therefore information contained in the prediction tools may be outdated, incomplete or incorrect.

Use of the prediction tools does not create an express or implied physician-patient relationship. UNMC does not endorse or claim validity for the prediction tools found on the UNMC Web site. The activities and products of UNMC and its developers and agents (collectively UNMC) are not endorsed by our past, present, or future employers. UNMC does not record specific prediction tool user information and does not contact users of the prediction tools.

You are hereby advised to consult with a physician or other professional healthcare provider prior to making any decisions, or undertaking any actions or not undertaking any actions related to any healthcare problem or issue you might have at any time, now or in the future. In using the prediction tools, you agree that neither UNMC nor any other party is or will be liable or otherwise responsible for any decision made or any action taken or any action not taken due to your use of any information presented in the prediction tools.

The senior author, Simon Sherman, Ph.D., can be reached at ssherm@unmc.edu