NMC update 2010
Marion Brown
12 Apr 2010
Since Aesthetics rise in popularity, there has been confusion regarding what is the appropriate protocol for cosmetic procedures. There are many professional nurses, doctors and dentists who's intention is to adhere to regulations in order to protect their professional status and more so to protect the public. Therefore, this confusion has led some practitioners to contact the NMC and the MHRA on a regular basis regarding their 'perception' of the guidelines.Here is the NMC's most recent entry.
A nurse or midwife can only administer injectable cosmetics medicinal products once the prescriber has completed a comprehensive assessment of the person including a prescription or direction to the administer.
The NMC informed me via the telephone, that what they are looking for is a confirmation from a prescriber of Botulinum (Botox) that you are fit and well to have this treatment.
Occasionally, when the dose changes, your practitioner may require to contact a doctor by 'Remote Assistance' which entails the client speaking to the doctor on the telephone after the nurse has discussed the proposed dose with them.
I hope this has been helpful.
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