The Dorn Method - Code of Ethics and Conduct

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The Dorn Method - Code of Ethics

All Practitioners listed in the International Directory voluntarily agree to follow the Code of Ethics and Conduct:

Dorn Method Practitioners agree to act in a manner that safeguards the individual client's interest, enhances the reputation of the Dorn Method and ensures the trust and confidence of the public.

DORN Method Practitioners will:

Commit themselves to give the highest quality of care to their clients
Honestly present all qualifications and peform only services in which they are qualified and have competence in
Inform clients and the public about the scope and limitations of their discipline to the best of their knowledge
Acknowledge any limitations and contraindications of the Dorn Method and refer clients to appropriate health care professionals
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence including assessment of personal and professional abilities through continued education training in the Dorn Method and other Modalities
Provide treatment without making unjust promises and with reasonable expectation that there will be an advantage for the client
Respect all clients equally and conduct business with honesty and integrity
Not discriminate unjustly against clients, colleagues or other health care professionals
Keep all client records confident unless otherwise requested by the client or it is medically necessary or required by law for the protection of the public
Respect all rights of the client to refuse, modify or terminate treatment at any time
Provide treatment ensuring safety, comfort and privacy of the client
Not exploit a Client and whilst treating a Client not to enter into any other relationship, activity or behavior outside of the professional working relationship
Respect the client's autonomy with regard to privacy, beliefs and behavior
Refuse gifts or benefits intended to influence the treatment, a referral or decision or for personal gain and not for the good of the client.
Not give a diagnosis, propose to be able to cure any disease or pretend to heal unless properly medically trained and licensed
Advertise their services in a proper and professional manner without making excessive claims of expected results, or is biased towards or critical of other Modalities, persons or associations
Give sufficient information to the client covering:
- avoidable possible causes of ill health due to poor posture and lifestyle habits
- the conduct of the therapy
- self help / self therapy possibilities following a Dorn Method session
Provide written hand out's with personalized advice and guidelines and be available for further advice and assistance
Give a full Dorn Method treatment whenever possible including leg length balancing, pelvic re-alignement and spinal rebalancing allowing sufficient treatment time of between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Use the Term Dorn Method / Dorn Therapy only if the original principles are applied without mixing different treatment modalities into one therapy session to avoid confusion to the client
Not treat beyond the clients personal pain threshold during therapy
Strive to achieve improvement of the client's condition within 3 treatment sessions and then re-assess treatment plan before attempting continuation
Emphasize the importance of self therapy to the client for a minimum of two month following a Dorn session to allow enough time for self healing
Give sufficient information about possible reactions following a Dorn Method session and encourage clients to report any unexpected reaction immediately
Cooperate with other health care professionals for the highest possible benefit of the client

» If you encounter a DORN Method Practitioner listed in the International Directory that does not act in line with this Code of Ethics and Conduct feel free to contact us and we will assess the case to ensure highest standards are kept and if necessary take their names off the directory.

Dorn Method Practice Agreement

All Practitioners listed in the International Directory voluntarily agree to follow the Dorn Method Practice agreement:

Ensure that when operating from permanent premises the consulting rooms including any client reception/waiting areas shall be of a professional standard, conforming to the latest Health & Safety Regulations.
Have Certification and Credentials on display
Keep accurate case notes which record at a minimum a client's personal details, history and therapy progress notes.
Ensure they are appropriately covered by relevant insurance, inlcuding public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance.
Keep their Dorn Method Practitoner Directory listing up to date with any changes of particulars including address and phone numbers, additional qualifications, etc.

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NOTE: Never try to use the DORN Method on other people without proper training best conducted by an authorized DORN Method Instructor. Although the DORN Method and the Self Help Exercises are very safe if done correctly, the DORN practitioner is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the application during the manual session and Selfhelp exercises. In any case it is advised to consult your doctor first because health problems and back pains may have other causes than misaligned joints and vertebrae and should be checked by a trained medical doctor or other healthcare professional. The DORN Method has certain Limitations that must be cleared prior to any practical application! Remember: The DORN Method is NO Replacement for any other form of medical or non-medical treatment but it can be a very effective complement in an integrative medical system.

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