Visiting Bacon & Associates
During your first consultation, the osteopath will ask you questions about your problem as well as questions about your health and lifestyle. Next, the osteopath will examine you to find out more about the problem. Osteopaths are trained to use orthopaedic tests, and they also have a highly developed sense of touch called palpation, to determine conditions and identify the body’s points of weakness or excessive strain. The osteopath may also watch you performing some simple movements to get a better idea of your problem.
You may be asked to remove some of your clothing to reveal the area that needs to be treated. All our osteopaths will ensure that you feel comfortable at all times with that.
Areas of Expertise
Once the osteopath has made their diagnosis, he or she will discuss the treatment plan with you, what the treatment will consist of, and how many sessions might be needed. If the osteopath feels further tests are needed such as x-ray, scans or blood tests, he or she will liaise with your GP and or arrange private referral.
As the treatment progresses, the osteopath may give you advice on exercises to do at home, postural advice and nutrition, in order to improve your condition and general.
Insurance
We are registered with all the major insurance companies for non self funding patients. Please call for more information.
Please contact your insurance company before making an appointment to verify that the insurance is authorised. Please bring your authorisation code or reference with you on your first appointment.
PRACTITIONERS
Some practitioners working within the Bacon & Associates, including osteopaths, physiotherapists, and other therapists do so on a self-employed and independent basis. They are not employees, agents, or representatives of the practice or its directors. Each practitioner operates as an independent healthcare provider and is solely responsible for:
Their own clinical assessments, treatment decisions, and professional conduct; maintaining appropriate registration with their professional body and professional indemnity insurance; the lawful handling and confidentiality of patient information collected in the course of their practice.
While Bacon & Associates provides consultation rooms and administrative support, all treatment and clinical advice are carried out by the independent practitioner acting in their own professional capacity.
Accordingly, Simon Bacon Ltd, T/A Bacon & Associates, and its directors cannot accept liability for any act, omission, or advice given by self-employed practitioners.
Any concerns or complaints relating specifically to treatment should be addressed directly to the individual practitioner involved, who will manage the matter in accordance with their professional regulator’s complaints procedures.
