Medical Disclaimer
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Do not rely on this website in an emergency.
The information on this website and in MAVTG's published materials is provided for educational purposes only. It is NOT medical advice. Always consult your nephrologist, dialysis care team, or licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment, diet, medications, or health routine.
About Michael Moore
Michael Moore is a CKD Stage 5 dialysis patient writing from personal experience. He is not a licensed medical professional, physician, nurse, or registered dietitian. Content on this site reflects his personal journey, research, and perspective as a patient — not clinical guidance.
About the CKD Care Companion App
The CKD Care Companion app is a personal tracking tool only. It is designed to help you log and monitor information you already know — not to interpret, diagnose, or replace the guidance of your medical team.
Lab values, fluid targets, and medication information displayed or entered in the app must be verified with your nephrologist and dialysis care team. The app does not connect to medical records systems and does not provide clinical recommendations.
About Travel and Dialysis Information
Dialysis travel guides, destination articles, and travel resources published on this site are based on patient experience and research. They are intended to help dialysis patients begin their planning process — not to replace coordination with your dialysis center and travel care team.
Actual dialysis center availability, scheduling requirements, insurance coverage, and medical protocols vary significantly by location, country, and individual health status. Always coordinate travel dialysis arrangements directly with your home clinic and your destination clinic well in advance.
About Published Books
Books published by Michael Moore, including I Missed the Signs, Michael's Big Kidney Journey, and Day One: Understanding Kidney Disease, are personal narratives and educational resources. They are not medical textbooks, clinical references, or replacements for professional medical guidance. Always discuss any information from these books with your healthcare provider.
General Educational Disclaimer
All content on mavtg.com — including articles, blog posts, tools, app features, social media content, and any materials provided through consultations — is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This content:
— Does not establish a doctor-patient relationship
— Is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
— Should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition
— May not apply to your specific health situation or individual circumstances
MAVTG makes no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any health information on this site. Medical guidelines and treatments evolve — always rely on your care team for current recommendations.
Questions
If you have questions about this disclaimer or about content on this site, contact us at michael@mavtg.com. For medical questions, please contact your healthcare provider.