Where do I begin?
A couple of weekends ago - a colleague of mine asked me for help as her patient was having a VO ( Vascular Occlusion) which luckily she spotted happening in the chair.
Not only was it frightening for the patient but also my colleague and a sharp reminder for me of what can go wrong.
Here I’ve listed 20 reasons why you should have injectables with a Healthcare Professional who can deal with a complication appropriately and hold the necessary drugs onsite.
01 MEDICAL TREATMENTS
Injectables deserve clinical care.
02 PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Registered healthcare professionals answer to a regulator.
03 CONTINUED LEARNING
Ongoing professional development matters.
04 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Registration carries responsibilities.
05 A FORMAL COMPLAINTS ROUTE
Concerns can be raised with their regulator.
06 ACCOUNTABILITY BEYOND THE CLINIC
Check who oversees your practitioner.
07 ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE
Understanding what lies beneath your skin.
08 COMPLICATION MANAGEMENT
Training to recognise problems and respond.
09 PATIENT CARE
Clinical experience beyond aesthetic treatments.
10 INFORMED CONSENT
Understanding risks, benefits and alternatives.
11 PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING
Recognising when further support may be needed.
12 KNOWING WHEN TO SAY NO
Your welfare should come first.
13 CONTINUITY OF CARE
Responsibility continues after treatment.
14 DEPTH OF TRAINING
Ask what lies behind the certificate.
15 A PROPER CONSULTATION
Medical history, medication and suitability matter.
16 APPROPRIATE INSURANCE
Check cover for your specific treatment.
17 ADVANCED EDUCATION
Ask about relevant postgraduate aesthetic training.
18 CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS
A short course cannot replace a healthcare degree.
19 SUITABLE INDEMNITY
Ask how their cover protects patients.
20 PRODUCT-SPECIFIC TRAINING
Ask about training in the products used.
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