Member organisations of HAQ shall require their members and/or students to conform to a Code of Conduct (Ethics) that shall include, but not be restricted to, the following provisions:
Best practice - condition of (continued) membership
Members or students shall conduct their professional activities according to best
practice.
Duty of Care - members and/or students are required to:
Agree that as practitioners of Hypnotherapy they have a duty of care with regard to:
• Professional conduct
Maintain a strictly professional and caring relationship with their Clients.
• Professional standards
Maintain and update their qualifications on a regular basis
• Human rights
Conduct themselves in the best interests of their Clients, respecting human rights at all times.
• Confidentiality
Protect client confidentiality, subject only to the requirements of the law.