Informed Consent for Clients of Virginia Ahearn, Practitioner of Herbal Medicine
Consultations are primarily educational in nature. They are useful if:
- You are just starting out using herbs and need a few general guidelines.
- You have not used herbs before and want some advice for specific illnesses and symptoms and about how to get started.
- You have heard about a certain herb being good for a certain symptom or illness you have, and want feedback and help getting started with it.
- You know what herbs to be taking but need help with dosages and preparation.
- You have been taking herbs for something and are not sure they are helping.
- You use herbs regularly and have a good base of knowledge but need a few pointers and feedback, and suggestions for other herbs to try.
What is my scope of practice?
I am not a medical doctor (M.D.). I do not diagnose illnesses or prescribe medications. I have no objections to my clients seeing a medical doctor, and I support them seeing a medical doctor for advice, evaluation, and to discuss their choice of healing modality. I am not a substitute for medical care by a medical doctor, whether during in person consultations or phone consultations.
My purpose is to provide information about herbs that help the body's natural ability to restore balance, and to give guidance and empowerment individuals seeking an appropriate path to good health.
What is expected of the client
- The ability to ask me questions if something is not clear!
- The ability to choose your own path to healing that best suits you.
- The ability to communicate clearly the questions you have for our consultation and what you expect to gain from the consultation.
- To honor appointment times and payments.
Refunds
If at any time during the scheduling of the phone consultation or during the consultation itself, if I discover that your needs are beyond my scope of practice or my experience with herbal medicine, I will make a full refund to your bank account, through paypal.
Client Redress
It an any time a client feels that services they received were different than those represented, or if they feel they were mistreated in anyway, they may provide all information to the American Herbalists Guild Grievance Committee at 141 Nob Hill Rd. Cheshire CT. 06410. The American Herbalists Guild is an association of professional and student herbalists, and oversees the professional conduct of its members.