Code of Ethics
All Practitioners are asked to sign a code of ethics as part of their commitment to the highest professional standards, practitioners undertake to:
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Conduct themselves at all times in accord with their professional status and in such a way as neither undermines public confidence in their profession, nor brings it into disrepute, being aware of professional and personal boundaries.
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Maintain strict confidentiality within the client/coach/consultant relationship, always provided that such confidentiality is neither inconsistent with the coach's/consultant's own safety or the safety of the client, the client’s family members or other members of the public.
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Ensure that client notes and records be kept secure and confidential and that the use of computer records conforms with the terms of the Data Protection Act
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Ensure that all advertising, no matter in what form or medium it is placed, represents a truthful, honest and accurate picture of themselves, their skill-base, qualifications and facilities and that any claims for the successful outcome of treatments (in whatever format) shall be based upon verifiable, fully documented evidence.
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Ensure that all advertising shall comply with the Code of Advertising standards for their relevant country. NO coach/consultant from any country may suggest or claim that they can or have cured cancer or suggest any intervention that has no scientific evidence.
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Display only valid qualifications and certificates issued in respect of relevant training courses and events or certificates of registration, validation or accreditation as issued or awarded by relevant professional bodies.
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Remain aware of their own limitations and wherever appropriate, be prepared to refer a client to another practitioner, consultant, coach, or medical adviser who might be expected to offer suitable intervention.
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Ensure that wherever a client is seeking assistance for the relief of physical symptoms, life problems, business problems that unless having already done so, the client is advised to consult a registered medical practitioner.
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Coaches and consultants should not attempt to diagnose physical symptoms unless they have undergone relevant medical training in diagnostics.