Communication and consent / Guidance
Communication scenarios – General Medical Council
The General Medical Council has a range of practice scenarios on their website to aid with the management of cases which might be challenging.
Guidance Downloads
Communication and consent / Guidance
Communication – GOsC resources
We have produced some resources aimed at exploring patients’ expectations of osteopathic care, and the extent to which these were being met. Elements of communication underpin many of these expectations, which can be seen in both the full report and the summary version.
Clinical audit Objective Activity / Guidance
Conducting a clinical audit
Topics should be considered on the basis of what could be specifically relevant for your practice, in terms your practice profile, continuing professional development, marketing goals or contractual obligations to other organisations.
Objective Activity / Guidance
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) facilitate anonymous feedback from patients enabling osteopaths to check how patients respond to osteopathic treatment.
Objective Activity Patient feedback / Guidance
About the CARE measure
The CARE Measure is a quick (only 10 questions), clear and easy to complete patient-completed questionnaire. It measures empathy in the context of the therapeutic relationship during a one-on-one consultation between a clinician and a patient.
Communication and consent / Guidance
Obtaining consent – Scotland
The GOsC has produced guidance on obtaining consent for osteopaths in Scotland.
Communication and consent / Guidance
Obtaining consent – England and Wales
The GOsC has produced guidance on obtaining consent for osteopaths in England and Wales.
Communication and consent / Guidance
Obtaining consent – Northern Ireland
The GOsC has produced guidance on obtaining consent for osteopaths in Northern Ireland: