Safeguarding your practice
Everything you need to know about safeguarding, compliance, and patient care
One of the critical elements of adding menopause services to your practice is compliance with regulatory standards.
Tracy Jones, an independent prescriber and CQC advisor, was also on the panel. She stressed the importance of CQC registration for clinics offering regulated treatments such as HRT or intimate health procedures.
“Becoming CQC registered is not a quick thing. It takes time, preparation, and understanding of when you are transitioning into regulated activity,” she noted.
Safeguarding is another key consideration. Safeguarding is vital to protect both patients and practitioners. As the aesthetics sector expands into sensitive areas such as menopause care, gaps in safeguarding policies and training are becoming increasingly apparent. We carried out a survey to assess what some of these gaps were. You can discover the results and more in our “Ultimate guide to safeguarding in aesthetics”.
Additionally, proper documentation and patient communication are essential to mitigating legal risks.
“Most claims we see arise due to a lack of communication between the patient and the practitioner,” Eddie explained. “Spend more time consulting, make sure you take thorough notes, and let patients fully understand their treatment options before making a decision.”
For more information complete this form or call the team on 0800 634 3881.
