Covid Secure Information for Patients
Please do not book if you are showing any of the following symptoms and please re-arrange your appointment if any develop
· According to current NHS advice, this is defined as: high temperature (37.8C or higher) this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back – you do not need to measure your temperature – and
· new, continuous cough: this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours – if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual
· anosmia: lack of taste or smell (updated 18 May 2020)
· Recent research from the Covid Symptom Study has identified further symptoms which are predictive of a positive test for Covid-19. The most predictive symptoms, with most important first, were: anosmia (lack of taste and smell), fatigue, shortness of breath, fever and persistent cough. These are not currently included in the government/NHS guidelines, but it may help you to be aware of them.
· NHS 111 has a symptom checking service for Covid-19
Please contact me for an online consultation if you would prefer not to come to the clinic or are showing any of the above symptoms.
Diagnosis: A key to controlling the spread of Covid 19 is to minimise interaction with others. As a result I am going to try to complete as much of the questioning and diagnosis before you come for treatment. If you can send an update on your symptoms the day before treatment at the latest. That way I can focus on taking your pulse and needling. In the case of new patient I will arrange a Zoom call.
Consent Form You must complete this screening and consent form on the day of your appointment for each appointment. Covid 19 Consent Form
Your Treatment: This document summarises the above and also gives you additional information about your treatment - Covid Secure Information for Patients.
· According to current NHS advice, this is defined as: high temperature (37.8C or higher) this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back – you do not need to measure your temperature – and
· new, continuous cough: this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours – if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual
· anosmia: lack of taste or smell (updated 18 May 2020)
· Recent research from the Covid Symptom Study has identified further symptoms which are predictive of a positive test for Covid-19. The most predictive symptoms, with most important first, were: anosmia (lack of taste and smell), fatigue, shortness of breath, fever and persistent cough. These are not currently included in the government/NHS guidelines, but it may help you to be aware of them.
· NHS 111 has a symptom checking service for Covid-19
Please contact me for an online consultation if you would prefer not to come to the clinic or are showing any of the above symptoms.
Diagnosis: A key to controlling the spread of Covid 19 is to minimise interaction with others. As a result I am going to try to complete as much of the questioning and diagnosis before you come for treatment. If you can send an update on your symptoms the day before treatment at the latest. That way I can focus on taking your pulse and needling. In the case of new patient I will arrange a Zoom call.
Consent Form You must complete this screening and consent form on the day of your appointment for each appointment. Covid 19 Consent Form
Your Treatment: This document summarises the above and also gives you additional information about your treatment - Covid Secure Information for Patients.