The first time i meet with a client a full and detailed medical history is taken which includes plenty of time for the patient to give a full description of their presenting health condition. I allow up to sixty minutes for the first consultation as getting a complete picture of the clients health and personality is essential to the holistic prescribing of the Herbal Medicines. Holistic medicine includes emotional and lifestyle factors as well as physical ailments. This extended consultation allows time for the patient to be fully heard as well as for me to take a comprehensive case history. Your active participation is crucial to the success of the consultation, and i welcome all information that seems relevant to you and your health.
A physical examination may be undertaken if necessary, and blood pressure taken.
If necessary i will suggest the patient contacts their GP for further tests, or that samples be sent to private testing laboratories.
By the end of the hour i will form a management plan and a herbal strategy which i explain to the patient. It is essential to me that the patient understands the my reasoning behind the therapeutic strategy and prescribing, in order for us to have the best working relationship.
As well as prescribing herbs we can also agree dietary and /or lifestyle changes that would be of benefit. I pledge to do my utmost to work with you the client to improve your health and well-being.
At the end of the consultation we will arrange a follow up consultation usually in two weeks time, and i will be able to suggest how many follow up consultations will be required. If further consultations are required they will be one month apart, and last from thirty to forty five minutes.
I keep my herbal dispensary at home, and prescriptions are usually made up at the end of the consultation.
In cases where on going medication is required, repeat prescriptions can be ordered over the phone. I can post medicines for those that live a distance from Lewes.
