What is the importance of checking a client’s medical history before proceeding with a treatment?
To identify any conditions that may restrict or prevent treatment, such as heart disease or diabetes
Illnesses affecting the immune system can restrict treatment and affect healing.
True or false: Pregnancy and breastfeeding can prevent treatment.
TRUE
Hormonal and immune system changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding can greatly affect healing.
What should be done if a client is taking blood thinning medication or antibiotics?
Politely explain that the service cannot proceed and ask them to rebook
These medications can hugely affect the healing process.
List some conditions that may require a client to consult a GP before proceeding with a piercing.
- Heart Disease / Condition
- High / Low Blood Pressure
- Infectious Skin Condition
- Haemorrhaging / Haemophilia
- Seizures
- Diabetes
- Over / Under - active Thyroid
- Asthma / Breathing Condition
- HIV Infection / AIDS
- Hepatitis B/ C
- Contact Allergies
- History of Dizziness / Fainting
Clients ticking ‘yes’ for any of these conditions may need medical consultation.
What is the recommended waiting period for treatments after breastfeeding has ceased?
6 months
This waiting period is to ensure safety for both the client and the infant.
Fill in the blank: It is extremely important to check with the client what medication they’re on and what exactly it is for.
medication
Understanding the medication helps assess the safety of proceeding with treatment.
What should a client do if they have consumed alcohol or recreational drugs in the last 24 hours?
Inform the piercer
Consumption of these substances can affect the treatment process.
What does a YES response indicate regarding the listed health conditions?
The client may need to consult a GP before proceeding with the piercing
Certain health conditions can complicate the treatment and healing process.
What is the significance of photographs being taken during the treatment?
Consent for use on social media purposes by Bodycraft
Clients must agree to have their images used for promotional purposes.
