Communicating benefit and risk Communication and Consent / Guidance
Communicating benefit and risk – what the current Osteopathic Practice Standards says
Give patients the information they need in a way that they can understand.
Resources
Communication and Consent / Guidance
Communicating benefit and risk – National Council for Osteopathic Research
NCOR has a particularly helpful site which contains an extensive range of resources to support osteopaths, including some specific information on communicating risks and benefits.
Communication and Consent / Guidance
Open University ‘Open Learn’
The Open University’s Open Learn section has a number of resources and free online short courses which may appeal to osteopaths,
Communication and Consent / Guidance
Obtaining consent – Northern Ireland
The GOsC has produced guidance on obtaining consent for osteopaths in Northern Ireland:
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 – Scotland
The GOsC has produced guidance on obtaining consent for osteopaths in Scotland.
Communication and Consent Keeping CPD Records Objective Activity Peer Discussion Review Planning / Template
Personal Development Plan template
You may find a Personal Development Plan template helpful to plan your CPD.
Communication and Consent Keeping CPD Records Objective Activity Peer Discussion Review Planning / Template
Action Plan template
You may find it helpful to use an action plan for each CPD activity.
Communication and Consent Keeping CPD Records Objective Activity Peer Discussion Review Planning / Template
CPD reflection form
A CPD reflection form can help you assess your current situation and plan for future CPD based on your experiences.
Osteopathic Practice standards / Guidance
Current Osteopathic Practice Standards
The current Osteopathic Practice Standards comprise both the Standard of Proficiency and the Code of Practice for osteopaths. This document presents all the standards of conduct and competence required of osteopaths to promote patient’s health and wellbeing and to protect …