Scope of Services & Regulatory Statement
PATRICK MAUSFELD — PRIVATE HEALTH OFFICE
Independent healthcare navigation. Personally managed.
the Service
1.Nature of the Service
Patrick Mausfeld — Private Health Office provides independent, non-clinical healthcare navigation, scientific research, organization, coordination and administrative support to private individuals and families.
The service is personally managed by Patrick Mausfeld, PhD, and is designed to help clients navigate complex healthcare systems, organize relevant information, identify appropriate healthcare resources and specialists, coordinate appointments and professional opinions, and manage healthcare-related processes across countries.
The Private Health Office is not a medical practice, clinic or healthcare treatment provider.
& Medical Boundaries
2.Professional Background and Medical Boundaries
Patrick Mausfeld holds a PhD in Biology and has more than 20 years of professional experience in medical technology and international healthcare environments.
He does not act as a physician or licensed medical practitioner.
The Private Health Office does not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, perform medical procedures or provide medical treatment.
Scientific research, evidence assessments, healthcare navigation and administrative coordination provided by the Private Health Office are not substitutes for individualized medical assessment by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals.
Clinical diagnoses, treatment recommendations and decisions concerning medical care remain with qualified healthcare professionals and the individuals receiving that care.
& Evidence Assessment
3.Scientific Research and Evidence Assessment
The Private Health Office may research healthcare providers, institutions, diagnostic technologies, treatment approaches, clinical studies, scientific literature and emerging developments in medicine.
This includes evaluating the strength, limitations and uncertainties of available scientific evidence and helping clients formulate informed questions for their healthcare professionals.
Where relevant, research may address innovative, investigational or experimental approaches, including their available evidence, regulatory status and scientific uncertainties.
Such information is provided for educational, organizational and decision-support purposes. It does not constitute an individualized medical diagnosis, prescription or treatment recommendation.
The Private Health Office may facilitate access to appropriately qualified specialists for further clinical assessment and professional medical opinions.
& Third Parties
4.Healthcare Providers and Third Parties
Medical examinations, diagnoses, treatments and other clinical services are performed exclusively by independent, appropriately qualified healthcare professionals and institutions.
The Private Health Office may facilitate introductions, appointments, information exchange, second opinions and administrative coordination with such providers.
Healthcare professionals and institutions remain responsible for the clinical services they provide.
The Private Health Office remains responsible for performing its own contractual obligations in accordance with applicable law and the relevant mandate agreement.
& Conflicts of Interest
5.Independence and Conflicts of Interest
The Private Health Office operates independently of hospitals, clinics, physicians, diagnostic providers and other healthcare institutions.
It does not maintain a mandatory referral network or receive commissions for directing clients to particular healthcare providers.
Research, provider identification and coordination are guided by the client's individual circumstances, preferences and relevant available information.
The Private Health Office does not guarantee particular medical outcomes, provider availability or treatment results.
Healthcare Coordination
6.International Healthcare Coordination
The Private Health Office supports internationally mobile individuals and families navigating healthcare systems across different countries.
Healthcare services, professional qualifications, regulatory requirements, insurance arrangements and patient rights may differ between jurisdictions.
Medical services remain subject to the applicable laws and professional standards of the jurisdictions in which they are provided.
The Private Health Office does not represent that any particular medical service, treatment or healthcare provider is legally available or appropriate in every jurisdiction.
Emergencies
7.Medical Emergencies
The Private Health Office is not an emergency medical service and does not provide continuous clinical monitoring or emergency medical response.
In a medical emergency, clients must contact the appropriate local emergency services or seek immediate medical attention.
The Private Health Office should not be relied upon for urgent medical assessment, emergency treatment or time-critical clinical decisions.
Relationship
8.Contractual Relationship
The specific services, responsibilities, fees, limitations and termination provisions applicable to an individual client relationship are governed by the relevant Private Client Mandate Agreement.
This public statement provides general information about the nature and boundaries of the Private Health Office.
It does not replace the individual contractual agreement or limit rights and responsibilities arising under applicable law.