Gambling with aesthetics: the hidden challenges of illicit advertising

» A number of practitioners choose to promote the use of prescription-only medicines (POMs) through advertising and social media channels, although all prescription-only medicines are regulated in...

Ready for spring at the BACN

With spring well and truly upon us, here at the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) we have had a busy and productive start to 2023, preparing for another exciting year ahead. Our national...

Is Instagram encouraging skin infections? Here are four pillars for nurses to follow

It seems like common sense, but the practitioner can act as an infection threat if they themselves are not adhering to the fundamentals of healthcare protocols. Instagram has made the industry...

Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations and its applications in aesthetic nursing

Using Peplau's Interpersonal Theory, the psychological aspect of the patients can be addressed. Peplau is an advocate of allocating quality time with a patient so that practitioners can surmise their...

Effective evidence gathering for stress-free clinic inspections

When inspecting your clinic, the CQC wants to ensure you meet the fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry (KLOE) as set out in their guidance. Five questions are asked, which guide their...

There is no ‘I’ in team: how to support coworkers through their mental health struggles

The NHS defines mental illnesses, or mental health disorders, as various conditions that affect an individual’s mood, behaviour, feelings, thoughts and how they interact with others. This can affect...

Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine World Congress

Aesthetic nurse titles

So what exactly is a medical aesthetician and moreover, who and what is the nurse aesthetician? How do we portray ourselves and more importantly how does the public identify with a nurse practising in...

The JCCP outlines its strategic priorities for public protection in 2023

» The JCCP will continue to work closely with its appointed key opinion leaders and with its corporate partners to build on a shared commitment to ‘to enhance patient safety and public protection...

Can medical aesthetic treatments improve mental health?

Mental health problems are a growing public health concern and are becoming established as one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide (World Health Organization (WHO), 2001;...

Informed consent in medical aesthetics

You may be familiar with the court decision of Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board (2015) UKSC 11. This was a case in which damages were awarded as a result of a failure to adequately explain the...

Standards of prescribing: the possible implications of a licensing scheme

» The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners has previously advised of the need for all healthcare practitioners who work in the aesthetic sector to adopt an assiduous approach to accurate record...