Elements and Performance Criteria
- Provide homœopathic treatment
- Provide homœopathic medicines according to the client's phase of disease and presenting complaint(s)
- Explain instructions for taking the homœopathic medicine, and negotiate if required
- Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
- Ensure client consent for treatment
- Request client to monitor responses to the homœopathic medicine and to contact practitioner as required
- Explain the time, location and purpose of future sessions to the client
- Document treatments, recommendations and arrangements for review according to clinic guidelines
- Advise and resource the client
- Provide the client with information relevant to their treatment plan and required participation
- Answer client queries with clarity, using the appropriate language
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to the client
- Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment wherever possible
- Manage and review treatment
- Monitor responses to treatment and manage aggravations promptly if necessary
- Review responses to the homœopathic medicine against therapeutic expectations and record according to clinic guidelines
- Evaluate progress with the client
- Review previous treatment plan
- Evaluate need for ongoing and/or additional treatment
- Negotiate changes to the treatment plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
- Instigate additional treatment or referral for further examination