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The information on this website is intended for general educational purposes only. It does not provide a diagnosis, individual medical advice or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

Treatment decisions depend on the patient’s history, examination, investigations and individual circumstances. Reading this website does not create a doctor and patient relationship.

Emergencies

This website is not an emergency service. For emergency symptoms, such as a severe injury, an open fracture, new loss of bladder or bowel control, or rapidly increasing weakness, go to the nearest emergency department or call Rescue 1122. Do not wait for a routine clinic appointment.

Outcomes

Results of any treatment vary between patients. Nothing on this website is a promise or guarantee of a particular outcome. The potential benefits, limitations and risks of treatment are discussed at consultation.

Patient education guides

Guides are written or reviewed by Dr Hafiz Muheet Farooq and show the date they were last reviewed. Medical knowledge changes, so a guide may not reflect the latest evidence after that date.