Post by lucan on Nov 28, 2008 11:20:20 GMT
I was comparing IRELAND'S HOLISTIC DIRECTORY
www.holisto.com/holistic.php?searchterm=Reiki
With HOLISTIC DIRECTORY a GB one
www.holisticdirectory.co.uk/directory/
And all the entries in the Irish one had a click-able Department of
Health warning against them.
www.holisto.com/warning.php
I am still thinking of a petition, and would a legal requirement to have a Patient sign
such a document before treatment help control the alternative health industry and offer
Patients and Children some protection and guidance?
------------------------------------------------
Click here for Department of Health Advice on Complementary Medicine
INFORMATION LEAFLET ON COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
[Published by the Department of Health and Children, 2006]
Introduction
More people now choose to use complementary therapy when managing their
health and well being. There are a wide variety of complementary
therapies available. The level of qualification and length of training
can vary among practitioners. Because of this, it is important to be
sure that you make the right choice.
This leaflet aims to help you make informed health care choices. The
leaflet has been developed with the help of the National Working Group
on the Regulation of Complementary Therapists appointed by the Minister
for Health and Children. It does not give information on specific
complementary therapies. It does, however, give you some guidelines to
keep in mind when you are making health care choices.
SEE YOUR DOCTOR FIRST
If you are feeling unwell or have a condition which may require medical
treatment, you should see your doctor first. This will help to rule out
any serious illness. Always tell your doctor about any complementary
treatments you are receiving or products you are taking including any
products you have bought yourself to use. This is important so that you
and your doctor can decide on the most appropriate treatment. Talk
things through before making your choice.
Seeing a complementary practitioner
The first time you visit a complementary practitioner you will be asked
about your medical history. This includes details about:
* any illness or medical conditions you have now or have had in the
past,
* any treatment you have had for these illnesses or conditions,
* any medications you are taking prescribed by your doctor or ones
recommended by another complementary practitioner or that you use
yourself,
* if you are pregnant.
If this is not your first visit and there have been any changes to the
information you gave on your first visit - tell your practitioner. Your
practitioner needs to know this information to make informed and safe
decisions about your treatment. Your practitioner will tell you to see
your doctor if they think you have a condition that needs medical
treatment. He/she will also tell you when they cannot help you and refer
you to a more appropriate practitioner.
Good complementary practitioners will not:
* claim that they can cure a specific illness or condition,
* tell you to stop seeing your doctor or another complementary
practitioner,
* tell you to stop taking any medication prescribed by your doctor.
All complementary therapy services must meet the requirements of
consumer legislation, which is enforced by the Office of the Director of
Consumer Affairs.
Questions you should ask your practitioner
* Always ask about the treatment being recommended and how it might
react with other treatment or medication. Keep on asking if you don't
understand the answers.
* How long the treatment will last and what it will cost. Beware of
practitioners who ask for very high fees or pre-payment of fees. If the
practitioner is a member of a professional association you should
contact the association for advice on average fees.
* Always ask about the qualifications your practitioner holds and
how long they have trained. Each individual practitioner is responsible
for ensuring that he/she is trained and qualified to the level required
to work safely within their area of competence. Remember that the level
of qualification and length of training can vary among complementary
practitioners.
* Ask if he/she holds professional indemnity insurance.
* Ask if he/she is part of a professional association, if that
association is affiliated to a federation and if those organisations
have a website.
Important information about medicines and other treatments
You should not change or stop taking prescribed medicines without
talking to your doctor. These medicines have been prescribed for you for
a reason. To work properly and safely, you need to take them as
prescribed by your doctor.
Remember herbal products, supplements and essential oils can interact
with other medicines. It is important to keep your doctor and
complementary practitioner informed about the different medicines,
herbal products or supplements that you are taking. Different treatments
can have an effect on each other or can even be dangerous.
www.holisto.com/holistic.php?searchterm=Reiki
With HOLISTIC DIRECTORY a GB one
www.holisticdirectory.co.uk/directory/
And all the entries in the Irish one had a click-able Department of
Health warning against them.
www.holisto.com/warning.php
I am still thinking of a petition, and would a legal requirement to have a Patient sign
such a document before treatment help control the alternative health industry and offer
Patients and Children some protection and guidance?
------------------------------------------------
Click here for Department of Health Advice on Complementary Medicine
INFORMATION LEAFLET ON COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
[Published by the Department of Health and Children, 2006]
Introduction
More people now choose to use complementary therapy when managing their
health and well being. There are a wide variety of complementary
therapies available. The level of qualification and length of training
can vary among practitioners. Because of this, it is important to be
sure that you make the right choice.
This leaflet aims to help you make informed health care choices. The
leaflet has been developed with the help of the National Working Group
on the Regulation of Complementary Therapists appointed by the Minister
for Health and Children. It does not give information on specific
complementary therapies. It does, however, give you some guidelines to
keep in mind when you are making health care choices.
SEE YOUR DOCTOR FIRST
If you are feeling unwell or have a condition which may require medical
treatment, you should see your doctor first. This will help to rule out
any serious illness. Always tell your doctor about any complementary
treatments you are receiving or products you are taking including any
products you have bought yourself to use. This is important so that you
and your doctor can decide on the most appropriate treatment. Talk
things through before making your choice.
Seeing a complementary practitioner
The first time you visit a complementary practitioner you will be asked
about your medical history. This includes details about:
* any illness or medical conditions you have now or have had in the
past,
* any treatment you have had for these illnesses or conditions,
* any medications you are taking prescribed by your doctor or ones
recommended by another complementary practitioner or that you use
yourself,
* if you are pregnant.
If this is not your first visit and there have been any changes to the
information you gave on your first visit - tell your practitioner. Your
practitioner needs to know this information to make informed and safe
decisions about your treatment. Your practitioner will tell you to see
your doctor if they think you have a condition that needs medical
treatment. He/she will also tell you when they cannot help you and refer
you to a more appropriate practitioner.
Good complementary practitioners will not:
* claim that they can cure a specific illness or condition,
* tell you to stop seeing your doctor or another complementary
practitioner,
* tell you to stop taking any medication prescribed by your doctor.
All complementary therapy services must meet the requirements of
consumer legislation, which is enforced by the Office of the Director of
Consumer Affairs.
Questions you should ask your practitioner
* Always ask about the treatment being recommended and how it might
react with other treatment or medication. Keep on asking if you don't
understand the answers.
* How long the treatment will last and what it will cost. Beware of
practitioners who ask for very high fees or pre-payment of fees. If the
practitioner is a member of a professional association you should
contact the association for advice on average fees.
* Always ask about the qualifications your practitioner holds and
how long they have trained. Each individual practitioner is responsible
for ensuring that he/she is trained and qualified to the level required
to work safely within their area of competence. Remember that the level
of qualification and length of training can vary among complementary
practitioners.
* Ask if he/she holds professional indemnity insurance.
* Ask if he/she is part of a professional association, if that
association is affiliated to a federation and if those organisations
have a website.
Important information about medicines and other treatments
You should not change or stop taking prescribed medicines without
talking to your doctor. These medicines have been prescribed for you for
a reason. To work properly and safely, you need to take them as
prescribed by your doctor.
Remember herbal products, supplements and essential oils can interact
with other medicines. It is important to keep your doctor and
complementary practitioner informed about the different medicines,
herbal products or supplements that you are taking. Different treatments
can have an effect on each other or can even be dangerous.