The clinician can only carry out a clinical assessment, treatment or procedure with your informed consent. Information will be provided on benefits & risks, or whether there are reasonable alternatives.
All appointments with the clinician are confidential; we can not disclose any information to any other person including your GP or other health care professional without your agreement.
During your appointment your clinician will take a verbal history, perform a physical examination& may discuss a treatment approach, which may be physical in nature.
Your consultation may require you to:
Undress to your underwear, shorts & vest
Perform physical tests
Be involved with physical contact with the clinician
Perform physical activity
Your treatment appointments:
Should relieve symptoms, however certain treatments may worsen symptoms prior to relieving them
It is not uncommon to feel an increase in pain or soreness later that day or the following day
If at any point you are concerned, please do not hesitate to contact us
During your appointment we want to ensure you are comfortable, you are welcome to:
Be accompanied by a friend, relative or chaperone
Patients under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
Ask the clinician to stop treatment at any time
It is your duty to inform the clinician about any Medical Condition you suffer from
The clinician must be informed about artificial metallic implants including Pacemakers
If you have any questions at any point throughout the course of your appointment, please do not hesitate to ask.
