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I
hold myself in the practice of homeopathy to the following ethical
principles
and also the Code of Ethics and Practice of the Irish
Society of Homoepaths.
The mental and
physical
welfare of each patient is of prime consideration.
I agree with my patient their aims and
priorities for homeopathic treatment.
I
respect each and
every patient. I
will not engage in
verbal, physical or sexual abuse of any patient.
I practice
homoeopathy within the limits of my training and competence.
I
consult with the patient’s medical
practitioner(s) for the benefit of the patient’s health and safety and
only when
the patient consents to this happening.
I
do not advise my patients to
discontinue taking prescribed medication or medical treatment without
consulting their own General Practitioner.
I
establish and
maintain proper records necessary to a professional practice. I record
the
outcomes of assessments completely and accurately in a way which would
allow
other practitioners to take forward the treatment if this was necessary. I record the rationale for
the remedy chosen
and give information on how to take the remedy.
If
a patient or patient wishes
to move their care to another homeopath or health professional, I will
provide
a summary of their case and treatment if requested.
A nominal fee will be charged to cover
photocopying and postage.
I
will not release any
information to anyone without a written authorisation from my patient,
except
as provided for by law or in the case of a dangerous situation the
information
may assist in the prevention of possible injury to the patient.
Charges
for my services are
obtained from my website or over the phone.
Concessions are provided for old age pensioners,
students and the
unemployed. I will
give a months notice
to existing patients if there is any change in fees.
Receipts are provided on request.
I do not
disseminate false or
exaggerated claims regarding homeopathy but shall attempt whenever
possible to
inform and educate the public on homoepathy.
I
maintain a professional
demeanour towards other professions regarding divergent views on
homeopathy.
All
advertising shall be
factually presented in a professional and ethical way consistent with
accepted
standards.
I maintain full
professional
indemnity insurance with Holistic Insurance Services, 183A Watling St.
West, Towcester, Northamptonshire,
NN12 6BX. Tel: 0044 8452222236,
email:
Info@holisticinsurance.co.uk
I am a member
of the Irish Society of Homeopaths.
If any patient has a complaint about my
services or
behaviour that I cannot
resolve for them personally they may contact the Irish Society of
Homeopaths at
Regus
House, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Tel:
01-4773193 Email: info@irishhomeopathy.ie
I seek advice and
support promptly from an appropriate source if it becomes apparent that
professional discussion and supervision are appropriate for me.
I engage in
Continuous Professional Development annually which is appropriate to my
practice.
Signed:
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Date:
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