Aesthetic insurance and claims manager Naomi Di-Scala explains why aesthetic practitioners may find themselves under investigation and what to do in this situation
Having spent years training in your profession, there is nothing more worrying than receiving a letter from your governing body advising you that your practice is being questioned because your ‘fitness to practise’ is under scrutiny. A practitioner who is ‘fit to practise’ is someone who has demonstrated that they have the knowledge, skills and character to carry out their professional duties safely and effectively and pose no risk to the general public.1 The large majority of practitioners will be conscious of the requirements to comply with this and will endeavour to ensure they are always compliant with the guidelines set out by their governing body. But what should you do if, for whatever circumstances, you find yourself…