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Proposals for Reform

1. Do you agree that further regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures is needed?

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These medical procedures have potentially life altering and life threatening consequences.

2. Do you agree that the carrying out of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (that pierce/penetrate the skin) by individuals who are not qualified healthcare professionals should be licenced under Part 1 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982?

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I believe they should be prohibited from carrying them out by changing current legislation to state that elective treatments can only be carried out by health care professionals.

3. Do you agree that services provided by pharmacists who undertake independent healthcare practices (including non-surgical cosmetic procedures), outwith the terms of an NHS contract should be regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland?

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Pharmacists at least have an understanding of the drugs involved. I do not believe they should be carrying out treatments however should be able to prescribe following a face to face consultation for a competent healthcare professional.

4. Do you have any other comments?

To be clear, we are discussing medical aesthetics, the clue is in the name. Non medics are not able to physically and psychologically evaluate the person seeking treatment. Rather than care for the patient's health needs they are putting commercialism first. They are not governed by any regulatory body so do not have professional standards are not held professionally accountable for their actions.

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Catherine Knowles

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