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Informed Consent

 

Informed consent is the process in which a fully informed client can make conscious decisions about their health care or massage therapy session.  An informed consent statement does just what it says: informs clients to make them aware of your services so they can actively consent or participate in the service or not.

Writing a Statement of Informed Consent is crucial to the success of a massage practice.  

Many massage therapists overlook this process.

An informed consent statement can include:

  • list of services that you offer

  • scope of practice

  • a specific definition of what those services are

  • your intentions for the massage

  • your philosophy on healing, massage and health

  • treatment plans and goals

  • risks involved in treatment/session

  • guidelines for receiving massage

After informing a client of your services and philosophy it is

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 necessary to confirm that the client understands what you mean.  Often, clients will just agree without hesitation because they don't want to make waves.  You can specifically ask a client to tell you what they understand will be happening.  

Being direct with a client sets up proper boundaries for creating a therapeutic relationship.  When a client is informed, they have the opportunity to be more engaged in the process of massage and healing. 

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