1. What have you observe?

2. What do you think this picture trying to

illustrate?
“All the information given must
be recorded and treated in
confidence”
Initial Consultation
Detailed consultation is important for the following reasons:

1.To introduce yourself and get to know the client

2.To establish a rapport with the client and put her/him
at ease
3.To develop mutual trust and gain the client‘s
confidence
4.To gain information on the client‘s past and present
state of mental and physical health
5.To identify any contraindications
6.To gain insight into the client‘s lifestyle,
responsibilities, work environment, leisureactivities etc
7. To identify the client‘s needs and expectations of the
treatment
8. To establish the most appropriate form of treatment
and to discuss andagree this with theclient
9. To explain the treatment fully to the client, including
the procedure, expected effects,timing and frequency
10.To agree a treatment plan, the timing and cost with
the client so that s/he fully understands the financial
commitment, and obtain a signed consen form
11.To answer queries and questions related to the
treatment and to allay doubts and fears.
 Activity 2: Minute Paper
List down the importance of detailed
consultation
 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
The following personal, medical and environmental
factors should be recorded on the consultation card: