General-information disclaimer

General information only

The material on this website is provided by Dr Constant van Schalkwyk’s practice for general educational and practice-information purposes. It is not comprehensive and does not constitute personal medical advice, diagnosis, a recommendation to undergo treatment, or a substitute for consultation with a suitably qualified health practitioner who can consider your medical history, examination findings, goals and circumstances.

Do not start, stop or change treatment, and do not delay seeking medical care, because of information on this website.

No doctor–patient relationship

Viewing this website, following a link, telephoning the practice or sending an email does not by itself create a doctor–patient relationship. A clinical relationship begins only through an appropriate professional consultation and acceptance of care.

Information sent before a consultation may not be reviewed immediately and should not be taken as having been received, assessed or acted on until the practice confirms this.

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Surgical suitability, risks and outcomes

All medical and surgical procedures have risks, limitations and recovery requirements. Suitability and treatment options differ between individuals. Outcomes are influenced by anatomy, health, healing, previous treatment, adherence to instructions and other factors; they cannot be guaranteed.

Descriptions of procedures, benefits, recovery or risks on this website are summaries only. They do not include every possible option, complication or circumstance and are not a prediction of any individual result. The decision to proceed should be made only after an appropriate consultation, discussion of alternatives and material risks, and the required consent process.

Images, diagrams and illustrations

Anatomical drawings and procedural illustrations are simplified educational representations. They are not patient-specific, diagnostic images, operative plans or promises of outcome. Artistic choices, scale and the structures shown or omitted may differ from actual anatomy and surgical technique.

Any clinical or result images should be interpreted in their stated context. Results vary between patients, and the experience or outcome of one person does not predict another person’s result.

Accuracy, currency and external links

Reasonable care is taken in preparing website material, but medical knowledge, guidance, services and administrative arrangements change. We do not guarantee that every page is complete, current or suitable for your circumstances. Contact the practice for current information that is important to a healthcare decision.

Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience or further information. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, availability or accuracy, and a link does not necessarily imply endorsement.

Liability and Australian law

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the practice and its personnel exclude liability arising from reliance on this website or from interruption, error, harmful code or third-party content. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes, restricts or modifies any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, including under the Australian Consumer Law.

This website is directed principally to people seeking information about a Sydney, New South Wales medical practice. This disclaimer is governed by the laws applicable in New South Wales, Australia.

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