[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BCS is committed to patient safety, we believe that patients should expect a minimum standard of care when seeking cupping therapy. These standards should ensure that patients feel safe and are treated by a safe practitioner in a safe environment. BCS has provided a checklist that addresses these issues.
Any ‘No’ answer in the checklist should prompt patients to think carefully about whether they should be seeking cupping therapy from a particular practitioner and clinic. Patients should expect all answers to be ‘Yes’
Approved BCS practitioners can be found on the ‘Locate a Practitioner’ Page
Key :CT = Cupping Therapy CP = Cupping Practitioner
BCS patient checklist | Yes | No | |
Patient Factors | |||
1 | Has the entire cupping procedure been explained? | ||
2 | Have the risks, benefits and side effects of CT been explained? | ||
3 | Has the CP explained what precautions need to be taken after CT? | ||
4 | Has the CP checked you are not suffering from an acute (emergency) illness? | ||
5 | Is the CP aware of your medical history? | ||
6 | Has the CP explained the potential benefits of CT generally and for your specific condition? | ||
7 | Has the CP explained your management plan to you? i.e. how often you need CT | ||
8 | Has the CP explained what to do in case of any complications from CT? | ||
9 | For female patients – have you checked that you are not pregnant? | ||
10 | For patients with cancer – have you checked with your specialist if you can have CT? | ||
Practitioner Factors | |||
1 | Has the CP been trained in CT by a BCS approved organisation? | ||
2 | Is the practitioner a member of BCS or on a BCS approved register? | ||
3 | Does the CP have health clearance for blood borne diseases such as Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C? | ||
4 | Is the CP a health professional and able to make a thorough clinical assessment? | ||
5 | Is the CP insured to treat you? | ||
Environment Factors | |||
1 | Does the CT clinic have a health premises license? | ||
2 | Is single use equipment being used for CT? | ||
3 | Is there appropriate disposal of clinical waste and blood soiled equipment? | ||
4 | Are there adequate infection control measures in place? |
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