Website Terms

1. About this website

handsurgerydoc.com is the website of Dr Shoaib Arshad, Consultant Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon (GMC 6104141). By using the site you agree to these terms. Please also read our Privacy Notice.

2. Not medical advice

Information on this website is general and educational. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an individual consultation, and using the site does not create a doctor–patient relationship. Treatment decisions should always be based on an assessment of your own circumstances.

3. Emergencies

Do not use this website, the enquiry form, WhatsApp or email for emergencies. For a serious injury, go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 999. For urgent medical advice, call NHS 111.

4. Enquiries and appointments

Sending an enquiry does not confirm an appointment. The team will contact you to arrange one. Consultation and treatment fees, and any insurance authorisation, are confirmed with you before your appointment and are subject to the terms of the hospital where you are seen.

5. Other websites

Links to other websites, including patient-information sources and review platforms, are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for their content or availability.

6. Content

Text, images and design on this website belong to Dr Shoaib Arshad or are used with permission. You may view and print pages for personal use, but not reproduce them commercially without permission. We aim to keep information accurate and up to date, but cannot guarantee it is complete or current at all times.

7. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from reliance on general information on this website. Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for anything else that cannot be excluded by law.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction. Questions: info@handsurgerydoc.com.