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TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT
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Informed Consent to Naturopathic Treatment with Poppy Alvares N.D.
Naturopathy (including Herbal Medicine and Bodywork) are practiced by non-medical professionals and is complimentary to other regulated forms of healthcare in England. Consultations with a Naturopath include taking a detailed case history, performing a physical exam if relevant, creating a personalised protocol based on the client’s unique health and constitutional findings, bespoke herbal prescriptions, and following up on results and progression of your health. Naturopaths employ a range of therapeutic techniques including dietary advice, lifestyle advice, herbal prescriptions, supplements, relevant functional testing, massage, and other bodywork techniques.
While the best course of action is continually sought for the patient there always exists the possibility of side effects, adverse reactions or inefficacy of treatment. Poppy Alvares holds your safety and well-being as her top priority in the management of your case and welcomes all questions or concerns you may have.
By ticking the checkbox, I acknowledge that:
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Poppy Alvares has in no way suggested that my being under her care should prevent me from seeking treatment from any other healthcare practitioner.
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Poppy Alvares will strive to deliver the safest and most effective interventions for my case, however there is still the possibility that side effects or adverse reactions might occur, or that therapeutic benefit may not be achieved.
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I will inform Poppy Alvares of all medical conditions I have been diagnosed with, symptoms I am experiencing, and medications I am taking/have taken in the past. I will also inform her of any new medical conditions or symptoms or medications should they arise.
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I will inform Poppy Alvares if I am pregnant or breastfeeding. I will immediately inform her should I become, or plan to become pregnant or if I begin, or plan to begin to breastfeed.
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I will inform Poppy Alvares if I do not understand any given part of the recommendations given to me or if I am uncomfortable with any aspect of my care.
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All of the information I provide to Poppy Alvares and protected by General Data Protection Regulations and is confidential unless disclosure is required by law.
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My case information may be used for the publication of case reports or case studies. Any information concerning my identity will be excluded from publication, thus maintaining my anonymity.
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I am free to purchase any products recommended by Poppy Alvares for my treatment from a vendor of my choosing, being under no obligation to purchase products from Poppy Alvares directly.
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I agree to be punctual for scheduled appointments. I understand that I must provide at least 48 hours notice for any cancellations or rescheduling of appointments. If cancelling between 24-48 hours of scheduled appointment, I understand that I will be charged 50% of the appointment fee. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will be charged 100% of the appointment fee. I understand that failure to provide adequate notice or failure to attend a scheduled appointment without prior notice will result in a loss of that session, and no refund will be provided.
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I have read and understand poppy.byNature’s fee and prices schedule.
By ticking the checkbox, I declare that I have read and understood the information presented above and that I authorise and consent to my present and future use of the Naturopathy services by Poppy Alvares. I understand that I may withdraw this consent at any time.
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1:1 Naturopathy Package Fee Schedule
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The 1:1 Starter Programme - £ 369 OR £123/month x3 *
The Womb&Rose Package - £ 639 OR £213/month x 3 *
Follow-up Visit :: 45 minutes - £ 95 **
Follow-up Visit :: 30 minutes - £ 65 **
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The first monthly payment must be received before the client starts the programme. Monthly payments will then be processed by direct debit until the end of the programme/package.
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* Follow-up visits do not include the price of herbal prescriptions. (This is an estimated £12/week or ~£45 for a month supply of herbal tincture. Herbal teas and powders are an estimated £11 per 100g.)
Any additional supplements or functional testing recommended during any treatment are not included in the fee.