SCHEDULE 3Mandatory licensing conditions: general conditions

The client and client consultation

3.

(1)

The licence holder must not undertake a special procedure on a client if they suspect the client is not fit and well.

(2)

The licence holder must not perform a special procedure on an individual who is or appears to be intoxicated, whether by virtue of drink, drugs or by any other means.

(3)

The licence holder must undertake a consultation with the client and, where the licence holder considers it appropriate, with the parent or legal guardian of the client, before performing the special procedure. This consultation must be by way of a written client consultation form which must include the following—

(a)

full name of client,

(b)

a statement confirming that the licence holder has verified the client’s age,

(c)

contact details of the client,

(d)

a full explanation of the process, risks and contraindications of the special procedure,

(e)

an explanation of the social impacts of a special procedure performed on the client’s face or neck (if applicable),

(f)

a relevant medical history of the client, including significant or relevant health conditions such as heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes, conditions that compromise immunity, allergies, pregnancy and details of prescribed medication including anticoagulants,

(g)

a record of whether a client has applied a topical anaesthetic to themselves prior to the special procedure (and if so, confirmation that the licence holder is satisfied the topical anaesthetic is approved and authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency9), and

(h)

an explanation of the aftercare advice for the special procedure being performed.

(4)

The completed client consultation form must be signed by the licence holder and countersigned by the client, or where the licence holder considers it appropriate, the parent or legal guardian of the client.

(5)

Where any contraindications are identified during the client consultation, the licence holder must not perform the special procedure unless the licence holder is satisfied that the special procedure can still be performed safely. If the licence holder has any concerns regarding the health of the client, the licence holder must not perform the special procedure until they are in receipt of medical advice or approval from the client’s GP or medical consultant. A copy of this information must be included in the licence holder’s written records in relation to the client.

(6)

Before and after the special procedure is performed the licence holder must give the client or, where the licence holder considers it appropriate, the parent or legal guardian of the client, the opportunity to ask any questions relating to the special procedure and the aftercare advice.

(7)

The licence holder must ensure that aftercare advice is provided to the client or, where the licence holder considers it appropriate, to the parent or legal guardian of the client. This advice must be provided using plain language and in an easy to understand format. It must be given verbally and in written form to the client, or where the licence holder considers it appropriate, to the parent or legal guardian of the client, and must include the contact details of the licence holder who performed the special procedure. A copy of the advice must be included in the licence holder’s written records in relation to the client.