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  • Baby Sleep (0-12 months)
  • S1: The essentials
  • CH 1: Welcome and how to get around

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Dr Pamela Douglas20th of Sep 202429th of Nov 2024

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Programs by Possums and Dr Pam, and The NDC Institute, do not substitute for the advice of your local GP or health professional (if you are a parent or member of the public), or the use of your own clinical judgement (if you are a health professional). If you are a parent or member of the public, please consult with your own local health professional if any health problems arise for you or your infant. Below is a disclaimer, which I have needed to write in technical terms.

The information set out in this online program, module or course (referred to as 'this publication'), including all articles, videos, downloadable resources, audio recordings, powerpoint or other presentations, and Clinical Guidelines, is current at the noted date of publication and is intended for use as a guide of a general nature only and may or may not be relevant to particular patients or circumstances.

Persons implementing any recommendations contained in this publication must exercise their own independent skill or judgement or seek appropriate professional advice relevant to their own particular circumstances when so doing. Health professionals or providers using this publication must exercise their own independent skill or judgement when assessing and managing patients. Compliance with any recommendations made herein cannot of itself guarantee discharge of the duty of care owed to patients and others coming into contact with the health professional or provider and the premises from which the health professional operates.

Accordingly, The NDC Institute and Dr Pamela Douglas, and The NDC Institute's employees and agents shall have no liability (including without limitation liability by reason of negligence) to any users of the information contained in this publication for any loss or damage (consequential or otherwise), cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information contained in this publication and whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information.

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