The MDM DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT MANUAL represents the views of the MDM and was produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical knowledge and the evidence available at the time of their publication. The MDM is not responsible in the event of any contradiction, discrepancy and/or ambiguity between the MDM DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT MANUAL and any other official recommendations or guidelines issued by the relevant public health authorities, in particular in relation to good use of healthcare or therapeutic strategies.