Terms of Use
Last updated: September 2026
These terms apply to this website. By using the site you agree to them. They describe the website only; care you receive at the clinic or hospital is governed by those organizations' own policies and by the agreements you sign there.
Educational content, not medical advice
The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, it is not a diagnosis, and it is not a treatment recommendation for you. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Chad Tuchek or with Stormont Vail Health. Only a clinician who has examined you and reviewed your imaging can advise you about your own care.
Do not delay seeking care, and do not stop or change a treatment, because of something you read here. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Do not send health information through this site
This website is not a secure medical portal. Please do not send personal health information through it. To discuss your care, call the office at (785) 368-0767 or use the patient portal your care team has given you.
Using the content
The text, illustrations, and downloadable handouts on this site are owned by Dr. Chad Tuchek unless another source is credited. You may read, print, and share them for your own personal, non-commercial use, and patients are welcome to bring a printed handout to an appointment. Please do not republish, sell, or alter the content, and do not remove the review notice on any handout.
Links to other sites
Some pages link to other websites, including the health system's patient portal and embedded videos. Those sites have their own terms and privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their content. A link is provided for convenience and is not an endorsement.
No warranty
We work to keep the content accurate and reviewed, but medicine changes and pages can fall out of date. The site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website.
Privacy
How this site handles information is described in the Privacy Policy.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Questions about these terms can be directed to the office by phone at (785) 368-0767 during clinic hours.