Disclaimers

Privacy & HIPAA Notice

Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Any personal or medical information submitted through this website, forms, messaging platforms, or patient communication systems is handled with reasonable safeguards designed to maintain confidentiality and security.

Please note:

  1. Email and standard text messaging may not always be fully secure methods of communication.

  2. Sensitive or urgent medical concerns should be discussed directly with our office by phone.

  3. Submission of website forms or electronic communication does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

We utilize HIPAA-conscious systems and processes whenever possible; however, no electronic transmission system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

By communicating electronically with our office, you acknowledge and accept these inherent risks.

Media, Testimonials & Educational Content Disclaimer

Photos, testimonials, educational posts, before-and-after images, social media content, and patient stories shared by Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist are provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Individual outcomes vary from patient to patient and are influenced by many factors, including growth, anatomy, compliance, medical history, interdisciplinary care, and healing response. Testimonials and shared experiences do not guarantee or predict specific results.

Educational content on this website or social media platforms is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical or dental advice.

All shared patient images or testimonials are used only with appropriate authorization and consent.

Geographic & Care Limitation Disclaimer

Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist provides services in accordance with applicable Arizona licensing laws and regulations.

Information provided on this website, through social media, or via electronic communication is intended for general educational purposes and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Recommendations provided virtually or through educational consultations may be limited by the absence of an in-person clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, or comprehensive medical evaluation.

Patients outside Arizona may require coordination with local healthcare providers for diagnosis, treatment, emergency care, or ongoing management.

In the event of a medical or dental emergency, please contact emergency services or your local healthcare provider immediately.

Airway & Sleep Disclaimer

Airway and sleep-related concerns are complex and multifactorial. Evaluations performed by Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist are intended to screen for functional and anatomical findings that may contribute to sleep-disordered breathing, oral dysfunction, or craniofacial development concerns.

Our assessments do not diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or other medical sleep disorders unless specifically confirmed by a physician and/or formal sleep study.

Treatment recommendations may include collaborative referrals to pediatricians, ENTs, sleep physicians, orthodontists, lactation consultants, myofunctional therapists, bodyworkers, or other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

No treatment can guarantee improvement in breathing, sleep quality, behavior, feeding, growth, developmental outcomes. 

Infant Feeding Disclaimer

Infant feeding difficulties may have multiple contributing factors, including anatomy, muscle function, neurologic development, positioning, milk supply, latch mechanics, reflux, airway concerns, or other medical conditions.

Evaluations and procedures performed by Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist are intended to support oral function and feeding mechanics when clinically appropriate; however, no procedure or therapy can guarantee breastfeeding success or resolution of feeding concerns.

Families are encouraged to maintain ongoing care with their pediatrician, IBCLC, feeding therapist, and other healthcare providers as needed.

If your infant demonstrates poor weight gain, dehydration, respiratory distress, lethargy, or feeding refusal, please seek immediate medical evaluation.

Scheduling & Cancellation Policy

Appointments at Honeybee Pediatric Airway & Tongue-Tie Specialist are reserved specifically for each patient and family. We value your time and appreciate the same courtesy in return.

Appointment Reservations

Certain appointments may require a reservation fee or deposit to secure scheduling. Reservation fees may be applied toward treatment or consultation costs and may be non-refundable if cancellation policies are not followed.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

We kindly request at least 48 business hours’ notice for appointment cancellations or rescheduling.

Late cancellations, missed appointments, or repeated schedule changes may result in:

  • Loss of reservation fee or deposit

  • A cancellation fee

  • Requirement of prepayment for future appointments

  • Limited future scheduling availability

Late Arrivals

Patients arriving late may need to shorten or reschedule their appointment in order to maintain timely care for other scheduled families.

Illness & Safety

If your child has fever, vomiting, contagious illness, or active infection, please contact our office prior to the appointment so we may safely reschedule care when appropriate.

Emergency Situations

We understand unexpected situations arise and will always do our best to accommodate true emergencies with compassion and flexibility.

Thank you for respecting our time and allowing us to provide thoughtful, individualized care to every child and family we serve.