Codes of Practice

All member practitioners strictly observe the following qualification rules:

1. To behave in a strictly professional manner towards clients and fellow practitioners, refraining from any conduct that could bring themselves or their profession into dispute.
2. Recognition of any limitations in their own professional competence and not to give advice and treatment in areas outside those covered by their professional qualifications.
3. To never treat members of the public without appropriate indemnity insurance cover.
4. Safeguard at all times the client's right to total confidentiality and avoid using a position of trust to exploit clients financially, sexually or in any other way.
5. To keep and maintain accurate records and case studies for all patients as regards the current laws of Data Protection.
6. Those under the age of 16 years may only be treated with the parent or guardian in the room and with their written permission.
7. Never discriminate against any individual on the basis of religion, gender, race, sexual orientation or age.

Disciplinary & Complaints Procedure

If you have a complaint against any individual on this register, it must be made in writing to UK Oriental Medicine who will advise you on complaint procedures.

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