2007-04-19 06:32:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
no they shouldnt..they are there to complement conventional medicine..they need to wprk hand in hand with gp's etc and follow any advice given and refer people as needed
2007-04-19 06:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think it is reasonable for a massage therapist to tell a client that they suspect a certain problem but a formal diagnosis should be made by an appropriately qualified medical practitioner.
One of the answers used the phrase 'only a masseuse'. How patronising. I was a surgeon for 27 years and, believe me, everyone who cares for the patient is important and should feel proud of their contribution.
This isn't really relevant, I suppose, but I have retired from surgery because of a problem with my hands and have retrained in Shiatsu and Aromatherapy. Even so, I still wouldn't diagnose because I cannot call for the necessary tests - xrays, bloods, whatever - and you would be surprised how diseases can mimic or hide one another.
2007-04-19 22:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by J S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a qualified massage practitioner...I may or may not be capable of diagnosis.....however..... I am not trained to, insured to or allowed to diagnose. Only a Doctor can diagnose.
Big difference.
2007-04-19 09:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by lilywort 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No part of our training is how and when to refer how to do it with out diagnosing anything. Even if I see client and I know what is wrong I only suggest they go see their Dr. because they symptoms they explained to me sound like they could be a medical problem. Any Massage therapist worth their weight will not diagnosis, our license can be affected
2007-04-19 09:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by msbluenv@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. Some masseurs have done an evening course at their local college. Others have a degree style education behind them.
2007-04-19 22:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not at all but they can suggest their opinion and advise you to discuss it with your GP to get referred..I ws advised by my physiotherepist to speak with my GP about a specific condition and I have the condition she told me about and it has sorted out 25 years of worries and problems
2007-04-19 08:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by lara1976_31 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Capable, yes, allowed to, no.
2007-04-19 12:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by uwaiu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what sort of formal educational degree they hold. If they're only a masseuse, then NO.
2007-04-19 06:48:39 · answer #8 · answered by Bobbie 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, they haven't the depth of training to diagnose.
They should refer, though.
2007-04-19 08:18:03 · answer #9 · answered by lowflyer1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No not atall they may sugest you go to the doctor..thats it.
2007-04-19 06:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋