Holistic Therapy Code of Ethics
A professional Holistic Therapist MUST:
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner and be courteous and respectful to a client at all times.
- Always bear in mind that their primary concern should be for the client and that they should practice their skills to the best of their ability at all times.
- Have respect for the religious, spiritual, social or political views of the clients, irrespective of creed, race, colour, gender or sexual orientation.
- Not treat any person who is suffering from a medical condition; if a client presents a medical condition s/he should be referred to the GP.
- Never abuse the relationship between themselves and a client.
- Act in a co-operative manner with other health care professionals and refer cases, which are out of the sphere of the therapy field in which they practice.
- Explain the treatment and discuss any fees involved with the client before any treatment commences.
- Keep accurate, up to date records of treatments carried out on a client and the results, these records should indicate client’s confidential details, medical history, dates and details of treatment and any advice given.
- Never disclose client information without the prior written permission of the client, except when required to do so by law. Never claim to cure.
- Never diagnose a medical condition.
- Never give unqualified advice.
- Keep their personal and professional life separate.
- Ensure that any advertising represents their business in the most professional manner.
- Ensure that their working premises comply with all current health, safety and hygiene legislation.
- Be adequately insured to practice the therapy in which they are qualified.
- Become a member of a professional association who sets high standards for the Industry.
- Continue their own professional career development.
