1. Introduction
Welcome to shaileshshrikhande.org (“Website”), the official professional website of Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande.
This Disclaimer governs your access to and use of this Website. By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree with this Disclaimer, you should discontinue your use of the Website.
This Website is intended to provide educational and informational content relating to surgical oncology, cancer care, gastrointestinal cancers, hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, clinical practice, research, academic activities, and related healthcare topics. It also facilitates communication with patients, caregivers, referring healthcare professionals, and members of the public.
2. Educational Purpose Only
The information provided on this Website is intended solely for general educational and informational purposes.
While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information published is accurate, current, and based upon accepted medical knowledge at the time of publication, medical science continually evolves. Consequently, information published on this Website may become outdated or may not reflect the most recent advances in diagnosis, treatment, or clinical practice.
The information contained on this Website should not be regarded as comprehensive or applicable to every individual clinical situation.
3. No Medical Advice
Nothing contained on this Website constitutes, or is intended to constitute:
- medical advice;
- surgical advice;
- diagnosis;
- treatment recommendations;
- prescription advice;
- medical opinion; or
- a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Visitors should not rely upon information available on this Website to make decisions regarding their medical care.
Healthcare decisions should always be made in consultation with appropriately qualified medical practitioners who are familiar with the patient’s individual medical condition.
4. No Doctor–Patient Relationship
Accessing this Website, reading its contents, submitting an enquiry, requesting an appointment, sending medical reports, completing online forms, or corresponding through the Website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship between Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande and any visitor.
A doctor–patient relationship is established only after a formal clinical consultation has taken place and the doctor has agreed to undertake the patient’s care.
5. Medical Emergencies
This Website is not intended for emergency medical care.
If you believe that you or another person is experiencing a medical emergency, you should immediately contact your local emergency medical services or proceed to the nearest hospital.
Do not delay seeking urgent medical attention because of information contained on this Website or because you are awaiting a response to an online enquiry.
6. Appointment Requests and Online Enquiries
The Website may permit users to submit appointment requests or general enquiries.
Submission of an enquiry or appointment request:
- does not guarantee that an appointment will be offered;
- does not confirm that an appointment has been scheduled;
- does not create a doctor–patient relationship;
- does not constitute acceptance of a patient for treatment.
Responses to enquiries may require additional information before an appointment can be considered or scheduled.
7. Medical Reports Submitted Through the Website
The Website may allow users to voluntarily submit medical records, pathology reports, imaging reports, laboratory investigations, referral letters, and other clinical information.
Submission of such information is intended solely to facilitate appointment coordination, preliminary review where appropriate, or communication regarding healthcare services.
Submission of medical information does not guarantee that:
- the information will be reviewed immediately;
- a medical opinion will be provided;
- treatment recommendations will be made;
- an appointment will be offered.
Visitors should continue to seek appropriate medical care from their treating healthcare professionals while awaiting any response.
8. Individual Medical Outcomes
Every patient’s medical condition is unique.
Diagnosis, treatment options, recovery, prognosis, and clinical outcomes depend upon numerous factors, including the patient’s medical history, disease characteristics, overall health, response to treatment, and other clinical considerations.
Accordingly, information contained on this Website should not be interpreted as a prediction or guarantee of any particular medical outcome.
9. Patient Testimonials
Where patient testimonials, experiences, photographs, or videos are published on this Website, they are included only with the appropriate consent of the individual concerned or their authorised representative.
Testimonials describe individual experiences and are presented for educational or informational purposes.
They should not be interpreted as guarantees that other patients will achieve similar results.
10. Professional Opinions
Articles, interviews, lectures, publications, educational videos, presentations, and other materials available on this Website represent professional educational content based upon medical knowledge available at the time of publication.
They should not be interpreted as personalised medical advice applicable to every patient or clinical circumstance.
11. External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, hospitals, academic institutions, professional organisations, journals, or other online resources.
These links are provided solely for the convenience of visitors.
The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, approval, or responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability of any external website.
Visitors access third-party websites entirely at their own risk.
12. Embedded Content
The Website may include embedded videos, presentations, publications, maps, or other content provided by third-party platforms.
Such platforms operate independently and may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Users should review the applicable policies of those providers before interacting with embedded content.
13. Website Availability
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain uninterrupted access to the Website, we do not warrant that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
The Website may be modified, suspended, or discontinued without prior notice.
14. Accuracy of Information
Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information published on this Website, no representation or warranty is made regarding its completeness, reliability, suitability, or accuracy.
Medical knowledge evolves continuously, and information may be revised, updated, or removed without notice.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande, the Website administrators, contributors, and affiliated personnel shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary loss, damage, injury, or expense arising from or related to:
- access to or use of this Website;
- reliance upon information published on this Website;
- technical interruptions or Website unavailability;
- delays in responding to enquiries;
- errors or omissions in Website content;
- transmission of information through the internet; or
- access to third-party websites linked from this Website.
Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
16. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this Website, including text, photographs, graphics, educational materials, publications, logos, and other original content, is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
No material from this Website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without prior written permission, except as permitted by applicable law.
17. Changes to this Disclaimer
We may revise this Disclaimer periodically to reflect changes in the Website, applicable law, medical practice, or operational requirements.
The revised version will become effective upon publication on this Website together with the updated Effective Date.
Visitors are encouraged to review this Disclaimer periodically.
18. Governing Law
This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Any disputes arising in connection with this Disclaimer or the use of this Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts having jurisdiction over the place where Dr. Shailesh Shrikhande principally practises, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
19. Contact
Questions regarding this Disclaimer or the use of this Website may be directed to:
Website Administration
shaileshshrikhande.org
Email: admin@visualwebmedia.com
This Disclaimer should be read together with the Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice and the Terms of Use, each of which forms part of the legal framework governing the use of shaileshshrikhande.org.