HOP-STEP was created as the result of an Independent Medical Education (IME) grant from GSK to Duke University. All content was developed independently under the direction of Dr. Megan Clowse of Duke University without input or review from GSK.
HOP-STEP respects the privacy of all visitors to our website. This website is intended solely for educational purposes. HOP-STEP provides information and resources to support providers and patients regarding various aspects of Lupus and pregnancy.
HOP-STEP does not collect identifying information about you (such as your name or email address) unless you voluntarily submit that information to us via email. We may, unless you indicate otherwise, edit, and excerpt your email for use in FAQs, presentations, workshops, etc, for educational and informational purposes. In these cases, we will not disclose any personally identifiable information and will remove any content that would specifically identify you as the writer of the email. In addition, any information you do submit via email will not be sold to any third parties.
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Medical Disclaimer
We make this information available for educational and informational purposes only. The information we publish is no substitute for expert medical care, and should not replace necessary consultation with a qualified health care professional who is familiar with your medical condition and health status. Always consult with your doctor or health care professional before making any change to your medical care.
HOP-STEP is a Duke supported project, you can view Duke’s general privacy statement here (link to: https://oarc.duke.edu/privacy/duke-university-privacy-statement). In addition, third-party services, such as Google Analytics, have their own privacy policies.
By visiting HOP-STEP you agree the policy stated above. We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any time. Last update December 2018.