PATIENT RESOURCES · ETHICS

Independent clinical decisions

Ethics commitments. Trust is the foundation of every clinical relationship. The commitments below are not marketing claims — they are operational principles by which we run the practice. They are also the standards by which we expect to be held accountable.

Transparent indications

Surgery and IVF are recommended where they are clinically justified — not as defaults. We routinely advise patients against treatment they do not need, even when alternative treatment would be financially advantageous to us. The conversation about whether a procedure is the right step is one we welcome.

Fertility preservation as a default consideration

Where surgery may affect ovarian reserve, fertility is discussed before the procedure — not after. Patients with current or future fertility goals receive AMH assessment and a written conversation about implications before any decision.

Second opinions welcomed

If you are weighing a major treatment decision, a structured second-opinion consultation with another centre or with us is one of the most valuable steps you can take. We do not pressure patients to switch their primary care to us.

Honest outcome reporting

We report IVF outcomes as age-stratified live-birth-per-transfer rates — not headline pregnancy rates that exclude losses. We report surgical complication rates honestly. Where outcomes vary across patient profiles, we say so.

No exaggerated claims

We do not use language like “best”, “world-class”, “guaranteed success”, “100% success rate”, or “miracle”. These claims are not consistent with how medicine works. We discuss expected outcomes with honest numbers and realistic timelines.

Data protection

Patient medical information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection law including the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Information is shared only with consent, only with clinicians involved in care, and only as required by clinical or legal need.

Accountability

If you experience a deviation from these commitments — in your own care or in communication with the practice — please tell us. Email: balajiwomensclinic@gmail.com. Concerns are responded to personally by Dr. Priyadatt Patel.

Dr. Priyadatt Patel

Senior Gynecologist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · IVF and Endometriosis Programme Lead

MS OBGyn · Pregnancy Care · Advanced Gynaecological Ultrasound · Fertility Preservation

ESHRE / ESGE / AAGL / ASRM guideline-aligned practice. 3D Karl Storz precision technique. Fertility-preservation-first philosophy. Evidence-based decisions, honest counselling, long-term outcomes orientation.