As a therapist, you are subject to strict rules about collecting and retaining data. Against the trend, HMG and your Insurer demands you to take and hold reams of data. Often for many years. Data such as Consultation Forms, Consent Forms, Medical Histories and Treatment Plans as well as clients contact details. Not only
As a Therapist. you need to keep a lot of information about your clients and their treatment. In fact, your insurance against malpractice or negligence claims policy demands it and Insurers can be quite specific. I checked the small print from Professional Indemnity Insurance policies for Alternative practitioners. Here are some things I discovered, I
As a Therapist you collect a lot of information about your clients and their treatment. In fact, your insurance policy demands it and they can be quite specific. Therapists are faced with mountains of paper consent forms, as your client base increases. Paper consent forms are insecure, inefficient and expensive. Storing forms on a hard
Challenges that Dr Eric Toni experienced prior to using iPEGS: Lots of paperwork to manage Printed forms are costly to produce, and redundant if changes are required 20% of appointments took place at third party premises and transporting paperwork was a hassle Benefits of using iPEGS: Forms immediately get pinged back to us upon completion
Challenges that Professional Eye Studio faced using paper based forms: The repetitive nature of handling endless paperwork – clients had to fill in different forms for different treatments. Staying compliant with the new GDPR regulations. We needed a solution that was designed for a small business like ours that could help reduce paperwork and improve
We all know how essential obtaining client consent is before carrying out any facial treatment. Failure to do so could invalidate your insurance and leave you facing big charges should they make a claim against you. Yet consultation forms filled out on paper can really hamper the client being able to enjoy a relaxing and
Most aesthetic practitioners, clinicians and surgeons understand the importance of taking proper and detailed informed consent before undertaking any aesthetic treatment. With medical litigation laws tightening in the UK around aesthetic procedures and indemnity costs rising each year, skin clinics, beauticians and cosmetic surgeons are looking at ways to protect themselves even further when carrying
Many people come to alternative and holistic health practitioners, as a last resort and with some reservations. The popular press love to search out examples of malpractice and scare monger, after all fear is what sells newspapers. They are often in pain and unsure if you can help, a stressed or nervous patient is not
As an Acupuncturist, you carry a huge responsibility for the welfare of your clients, many of whom have been suffering ill health for years. Often you are the last port of call, after mainstream medicine has failed to provide relief from a chronic condition. Taking a thorough medical history of each new patient is
