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Code of Ethics Appendices
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Appendix A: Continuing Education Units
Below you will find a list of CEU categories and point allocations agreed by the Board of Directors in August 1998. Each registered member will be required to complete 14 hours of CEU's per calendar year in order to be able to continue to uphold full professional membership with NASH.
| Hour | CEUs | ||
| 1 | Attendance at a homeopathic conference or seminar | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Post graduate homeopathic training | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Homeopathic teaching (at a school/college or study group) | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Homeopathic Conference or Seminar Presentation | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Supervising or mentoring a homeopath or homeopathic student | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Published review of a homeopathic book/seminar etc. (1000 words) | xxx | 2 |
| 7 | Published article in a professional journal (at least 3000 words) | xxx | 6 |
| 8 | Published homeopathic book/manual etc. | xxx | up to 14 |
| 9 | Conducting or supervising a proving | xxx | up to 14 |
| 10 | Homeopathic research | xxx | up to 14 |
APPENDIX B: STANDARDS OF PRACTICE GUIDELINES
The purpose of this policy is to clarify for registered members legally and ethically correct ways to present oneself to the public. NASH requires that all registered members and applicants for registered membership follow these guidelines. Following these guidelines will help reduce your likelihood of legal problems. While this document has been written with advertising and general outreach materials in mind, many of the following apply in any situation where you are asked to define, explain or even defend yourself and/or your practice, either verbally or in writing. This applies to those who have a medical degree which is not accepted in the country in which you are practicing (USA or Canada).
This applies especially if you have a doctorate in another field.
Treating Disease
Be extremely careful when speaking or writing about the treatment of particular diseases or conditions (and never offer or claim to help anybody).
NASH Status
Years in Practice
Comparisons
Legal Restrictions
Be sure to research the laws on the practice of medicine without a license in your state or province and be aware of what terms and actions are not allowed. Contact other homeopaths, other alternative practitioners, lawyers, local organizations etc., and please inform NASH of the status of homeopathy in your state or province.
Patient’s Consent
Be sure to have all patients sign a form stating that you are not a doctor or physician and that you do not treat any disease or condition. You may also state your qualifications, training and certifications on this same form.
Registered Membership Upkeep
If you move you are responsible for advising the office so your membership does not inadvertently lapse. If your registered membership does lapse there will be a re-instatement fee of $250. During the time your membership is lapsed you are not entitled to use the designation RSHom (NA) in any of your promotional materials including letterheads, business cards and leaflets.
All entries must be written in black ink.
All entries must be legible to someone other than the writer (legibility to be determined by someone other than the ‘writer’!)
Each and every page (including consent forms etc.) must record the following:
The date and time of each visit are to be recorded at the beginning of the visit; each continuation sheet should record the date only.
Client’s personal data to be taken at the first visit including:
A complete homeopathic case should be taken (and properly charted/underlined) which includes subjective as well as objective findings and including: past medical history (including serious accidents, operations, illnesses, childhood illnesses, use or non-use of tobacco, alcohol and other addictive drugs)
Abbreviations and acronyms must not be used: an auditor or lay person may not be able to understand what has been written. The exception is the availability of a list of approved abbreviations and their meanings.
All mistakes are to be corrected in the following manner: a single straight line through the mistake, error noted (by writing word “error” next to the mistake) and your initials beside it. Do not use whiteout.
A written assessment must be recorded. This should include:
A plan must be recorded. This should include:
The following must be clearly recorded including: any and all advice, recommendations, referrals and documentation for a follow up visit.
Each follow up visit (consultation) must be fully recorded in the progress notes of each subsequent office visit as above and must include: subjective and objective findings with a list of unresolved problems from previous office visits.
Each telephone call inquiry/visit (consultation), apart from appointments must be fully recorded and clearly identified as a telephone call.
All notes and papers must be secured in the file.
Computer Records Consent & Release Forms Confidentiality of Records Client Name:_____________________________ Date of Birth:___/___/___ has been in practice since 19___. He/she is registered with The North American
Society of Homeopaths [RSHom (NA)] and is certified with the Council for
Homeopathic Certification (CCH). He/she has agreed to abide by the Code of
Ethics of each of these organizations. Homeopathy views health and illness in a holistic manner and this view is
different from the standard, conventional approach which usually limits its
concerns to individual symptoms. In working with the whole person the homeopath
regards the mental and emotional as well as physical aspects as important. A
minor aggravation or worsening of some symptoms may occur as a part of the
general healing process. Confidentiality Consultation Consent Signature:_________________________________________ Date:___/___/___ Appendix E: Authorization for Release of Information Client Name:__________________________________________ Date of Birth:___/___/___ I, __________________________________________, hereby give permission to
________________________________________ to communicate freely with the
following health care professional on my behalf as named below: I further acknowledge that the reason information is to be released was fully
explained to me and this consent is given of my own free will. I would like a
copy of this release of information
___ yes, ___ no, ___ initials. Signature:______________________________________ Date:___/___/___ Appendix F: Authorization to Publish or Teach
Client Name:________________________________________ Date of Birth:___/___/___ I, __________________________________________, hereby give my consent to the
presentation of the essential elements of my case notes for the purposes of
homeopathic education at a conference or seminar or homeopathic school or
college. I understand that this teaching material may/will be published in a
professional (homeopathic) journal. I understand that confidentiality will be preserved at all times and that: My real name (as above) shall not be used at any time (initials or another
name will be used) All and any identifying characteristics and details shall be removed and not
used I further understand that this information shall serve to further the progress
of homeopathy by advancing the education of homeopathic students and
practitioners. I further understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time and that all
teaching materials relating to my case will be withdrawn and destroyed, and I
shall be advised of this in writing.
I confirm that this consent is given of my own free will and my signature below
is entirely voluntary. I would like a copy of this release of information ___ yes ___ no ___ initials. Signature:_________________________________________ Date:___/___/___ Practitioner:_______________________________________ I, __________________________________________,(please print your name) have read
the above statement and I understand and accept it. I agree to abide by the
North American Society of Homeopath's Code of Ethics in the presentation of
this client's case. Signature of Homeopath:____________________________ Date:___/___/___ Appendix G: Consent to Participate in a Proving
This is in the process of being researched and written.
USE OF THE TITLE DOCTOR OR PHYSICIAN
ADVERTISING CLAIMS
Appendix C: Record Keeping Guidelines
These guidelines apply to both paper records and electronic records.
A standard general consent form (see Appendix D of the NASH Code of Ethics) is to be included with each chart.
An authorization for release of information (see Appendix E) is to be used for communication with or referral to other therapists or health care practitioners.
Additional consent form to be included as needed for teaching/publication purposes (see Appendix F).
Evidence of continuity and coordination with the Primary Care Provider and any relevant specialists to be included and a consultant note in the record if a referral was requested.
All client files to be kept in a locked filing cabinet
Electronic files to be fully password protected
Appendix D: General Consent Form
I understand that all information disclosed is confidential and may not be
revealed to anyone without written permission, except where disclosure is
required by law. Disclosure may be required in the following circumstances: a
reasonable suspicion of child or elder abuse; a reasonable suspicion that a
client presents a danger to him or herself or to others.
I authorize discussion of my case notes with other professional homeopaths
should assistance in remedy selection and/or symptom analysis be required (for
myself or my child) or my best interest be served by such a consultation. In so
doing, my right to privacy will be protected by withholding my name and all
other identifying information.
I am over 18 years of age and have voluntarily chosen homeopathic treatment for
myself/for my child. I understand that _______________ is a homeopath and not a
medical doctor, and it is therefore recommended that I retain the services of a
primary care physician for appropriate evaluations and check-ups for myself/for
my child. I further understand that _______________ does not diagnose, treat or
prescribe for any particular symptom, disease or condition. I understand that
he/she will work on increasing my/my child's general vitality and
constitutional strength.
Name of Health Care Practitioner:_____________________________________
Telephone:____________________
Address:______________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:______ Zip:___________
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