Welcome to the British Association of SclerotherapistsSclerotherapy is a well established treatment for unsightly thread veins on the legs. It is practiced by surgeons, doctors, nurses, dentists and beauty therapists under medical supervision.
Foam sclerotherapy as an acceptable alternative to surgery for varicose veins is growing in popularity in the UK and it is likely that, as in the rest of the world individuals with a particular interest in venous disease will emerge as a distinct group. Phlebologists come from a diverse background including vascular, dermatology, general surgery, nursing etc and may be working closely with vascular technologists or may develop these skills themselves.
To date there are no set standards of training/professional development or practice. Although 50 % of the population suffer from unsightly thread veins there is no treatment available on the NHS and G.P's have little knowledge of this treatment and cannot refer patients with any confidence because of the lack of established standards.
This leaves the public in a vulnerable position and poor standards of practice can lead the treatment into undeserved disrepute.
The proposed role of The British Association of Sclerotherapists
- To raise and maintain standards of responsible, evidence based practice
- To draw up guidelines for safe, evidence based practice
- To establish a code of conduct
- To promote the safe delegation of treatment to suitably qualified and insured practitioners
- To assess current training and establish standards through accreditation
- To sponsor workshops and promote continued professional development
- To give members access to information on training, conferences and research papers
- To offer guidance and support to members and inform the public and interested health professionals
- To represent practitioners as a respectable body of experts
membership should be meaningful Members must be able to prove they are qualified to practice and carry appropriate insurance
Will abide by a code of conduct
Member ServicesMembers will be represented by an advisory board of experts.
There will be an annual meeting with a programme of expert speakers, demonstrations and an exhibition of relevant products and services.
Access to information on events, news items and published articles and papers and a directory of products and suppliers.
Access to expert advice and support/mentorship.
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