Clinical Disclaimer

ERA (Evidence-based Rehabilitation Assistant) helps speech-language pathologists find and synthesise evidence. The disclaimer below scales to how you're using ERA — read the section that matches your current audience mode.

Clinician mode — decision-support only

ERA is an evidence-retrieval and drafting aid. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and is not approved by the TGA, FDA, MHRA, Health Canada, or any other regulator. ERA may produce inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete information, including fabricated citations.

All clinical decisions remain with the licensed clinician. You must independently verify every citation, dosage, assessment cut-score, and recommendation against the primary source and your professional judgement before applying it to a client. Do not enter Protected Health Information into ERA.

Student mode — educational use

ERA provides educational information to help you understand the evidence base for speech pathology practice. It is not a substitute for supervised clinical training, coursework, or your clinical educator's guidance. Always confirm answers with your supervisor, textbooks, and primary sources before relying on them in a placement or assessment.

Patient / family mode — general information only

Plain-language answers in ERA are general information, not personal medical advice. They are intended for clinicians to share with families, not for families to self-diagnose or self-treat. Speak with your treating speech pathologist, GP, or other qualified health professional about your specific situation. In a medical emergency, call your local emergency number.

Limits you should assume in every mode

ERA can produce plausible but incorrect citations, study levels, and statistics. Open every linked source before using it.
ERA is not HIPAA-covered and does not sign BAAs. Do not enter client names, dates of birth, MRNs, or any other identifier.
ERA does not provide crisis support. If you or someone you're working with is in danger, contact your local emergency service or a crisis line.
The evidence base in speech pathology changes. Information that was correct at the time of indexing may be superseded.

Questions or to report an error

Email hello@speechpath.tech. We take clinical-safety reports seriously and will investigate promptly.