Straight Bamboo Code of Ethics
- We shall act in the client’s best interest while providing health care.
- We respect the rights and dignity of all individuals and aspire to the highest level of integrity and compassion in dealing with each client.
- We strive to keep the client best informed by explaining procedures, treatments and outcomes, in knowing that open and honest communication provides the foundation for a healthy professional relationship.
- The client has the absolute right to refuse, or request additional information on, any treatment or advice.
- We listen to and respect a client’s values, opinions, needs and cultural beliefs. We seek to understand first and then be understood.
- We treat clients with a non-judgmental approach and focus on solutions that best promote balance under the Chinese Medicine premise: “when the human body is kept in harmonious balance… health and wellbeing will naturally be maintained”
- We maintain professional boundaries, keep accurate records, as well as safeguard the client’s right to confidentiality – personal & health information.
- We bill clients and third parties honestly and fairly and would never receive any personal benefits solely for referring patients or prescribing specific products.
- We honor the Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture – Arizona State & NCCAOM – Codes of Ethics.
- We strive to use our health care resources in the best way to benefit our clients as well as the community we live in.
