As an accredited and licenced member of The Federation of Holistic Therapists, I adhere to the following code of conduct statement.
I will:
Always work within the law and the Data Protection Act 2018: which is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR);
Only recommend treatments which are relevant and appropriate to you and which are within my capabilities;
Provide professional solutions within the recognised confines of my profession and shall not offer nor promise cures for specific conditions;
Refer you to other professionals where appropriate, if I am unable to help you further or, that your problem requires a solution that is out of my scope of expertise;
Always behave ethically, maintain professional confidentiality and shall refrain from criticising the work of fellow practitioners;
Respect your confidentiality and modesty;
Conduct my professional treatments with the propriety and dignity becoming of a Professional Therapist;
Maintain high standards of health & safety;
Where appropriate only apply certain treatments under the express permission of your GP or Healthcare Professional;
Upon referral from a medical practitioner or other professional, carry out the instructions given as per their explicit instruction;
Ensure you receive the very best treatment of which I am capable, irrespective of race, religion, creed or denomination;
Hold with due diligence and in confidence any medical records in a secure area that I am required to for a period of up to 6 years, which is an insurance requirement;
Inform you prior to any information marketing that may be appropriate.
You will:
Be required to provide me with information regarding your injury, illness or condition, to ensure that you receive the appropriate and most effective treatment.
You can request in writing:
For access to your medical records held by me;
For the removal of any information I hold on your record. However, this can be overridden in your interest if this is about a medical matter. Any erasing of information will only be done after any issue in hand has been resolved;
For changes to be made on any inaccurate or incomplete data held in your medical record. This will require your signature on each of the changes made.