IOIHP Member Pledge

Practitioners associated with the International Organization of Integrated Health Practitioners (IOIHP) should take a series of pledges to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, safety, and patient well-being. These pledges serve as ethical guidelines and commitments to ensure that practitioners provide care that is both effective and safe. Here are some essential pledges that IOIHP practitioners should consider:

Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

I pledge to prioritise the best interests of my patients at all times. I will engage in thinking about the best care, respect their values and preferences, and provide care that is focused on their unique needs and well-being.

Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

I pledge to prioritise the best interests of my patients at all times. I will engage in thinking about the best care, respect their values and preferences, and provide care that is focused on their unique needs and well-being.

Ethical Practice

I pledge to maintain the highest ethical standards in my practice. I will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all my interactions with patients, colleagues, and the healthcare community. I pledge to ethically and responsibly integrate complementary therapies into patient care, always considering their safety and potential benefits, and avoiding practices that lack scientific validation.

Ethical Practice

I pledge to maintain the highest ethical standards in my practice. I will act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in all my interactions with patients, colleagues, and the healthcare community. I pledge to ethically and responsibly integrate complementary therapies into patient care, always considering their safety and potential benefits, and avoiding practices that lack scientific validation.

Safety and Do No Harm

I pledge to prioritize patient safety above all else. I will practice within the scope of my training and expertise, avoiding practices that may cause harm or discomfort to my patients.

Safety and Do No Harm

I pledge to prioritize patient safety above all else. I will practice within the scope of my training and expertise, avoiding practices that may cause harm or discomfort to my patients.

Informed Consent

I pledge to obtain informed consent from my patients for all treatments and interventions. I will ensure that they have a clear understanding of the risks, benefits, and alternatives before proceeding with any care.

Informed Consent

I pledge to obtain informed consent from my patients for all treatments and interventions. I will ensure that they have a clear understanding of the risks, benefits, and alternatives before proceeding with any care.

Evidence-Based Practice

I pledge to base my clinical decisions on the best available evidence. I will critically evaluate research and clinical guidelines to provide care that is evidence-based and effective.

Evidence-Based Practice

I pledge to base my clinical decisions on the best available evidence. I will critically evaluate research and clinical guidelines to provide care that is evidence-based and effective.

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Care

I pledge to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers involved in the care of my patients. I recognise the value of interdisciplinary teamwork in achieving optimal health outcomes.

Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Care

I pledge to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers involved in the care of my patients. I recognise the value of interdisciplinary teamwork in achieving optimal health outcomes.

Confidentiality and Privacy

I pledge to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of my patients’ health information. I will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding patient data protection.

Confidentiality and Privacy

I pledge to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of my patients’ health information. I will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding patient data protection.

Accountability and Transparency

“I pledge to take responsibility for my actions and decisions in patient care. I will openly communicate with patients if any adverse events occur and work towards resolution.”

Accountability and Transparency

“I pledge to take responsibility for my actions and decisions in patient care. I will openly communicate with patients if any adverse events occur and work towards resolution.”

Self-Care and Well-Being

I pledge to prioritise my own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By taking care of myself, I can better serve my patients and maintain the highest standards of care. I pledge to practice mindfulness and self-care to maintain my own well-being. A healthy and balanced practitioner is better equipped to provide quality care to patients.

Self-Care and Well-Being

I pledge to prioritise my own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By taking care of myself, I can better serve my patients and maintain the highest standards of care. I pledge to practice mindfulness and self-care to maintain my own well-being. A healthy and balanced practitioner is better equipped to provide quality care to patients.

Non-Discrimination

I pledge to respect and embrace the cultural diversity of my patients. I will provide care that is culturally sensitive, acknowledging and respecting their beliefs, traditions, and values. I pledge not to discriminate against any patient based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or any other characteristic. I will provide equitable care to all.

Non-Discrimination

I pledge to respect and embrace the cultural diversity of my patients. I will provide care that is culturally sensitive, acknowledging and respecting their beliefs, traditions, and values. I pledge not to discriminate against any patient based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or any other characteristic. I will provide equitable care to all.

Advocacy for Patient Rights

I pledge to advocate for the rights and interests of my patients, both individually and collectively. I will work to ensure that they receive appropriate care and have a voice in their healthcare decisions.

Advocacy for Patient Rights

I pledge to advocate for the rights and interests of my patients, both individually and collectively. I will work to ensure that they receive appropriate care and have a voice in their healthcare decisions.

Professional Boundaries

I pledge to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with my patients. I will avoid any behaviour that may compromise the trust and safety of the therapeutic relationship.

Professional Boundaries

I pledge to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with my patients. I will avoid any behaviour that may compromise the trust and safety of the therapeutic relationship.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

I pledge to adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements governing my practice. I will strive to meet and exceed the legal and ethical standards of my profession.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

I pledge to adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing requirements governing my practice. I will strive to meet and exceed the legal and ethical standards of my profession.

Transparency in Communication

I pledge to maintain clear and honest communication with my patients. I will provide them with understandable information about their conditions, treatment options, and progress, fostering trust and informed decision-making. I pledge to create a safe and healing environment in my healthcare practice. Patients should feel comfortable, respected, and supported during their healthcare journey.

Transparency in Communication

I pledge to maintain clear and honest communication with my patients. I will provide them with understandable information about their conditions, treatment options, and progress, fostering trust and informed decision-making. I pledge to create a safe and healing environment in my healthcare practice. Patients should feel comfortable, respected, and supported during their healthcare journey.

Prevention and Health Promotion

I pledge to actively engage in preventive healthcare and health promotion. I will educate my patients on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and early detection to empower them in taking proactive steps toward well-being.

Prevention and Health Promotion

I pledge to actively engage in preventive healthcare and health promotion. I will educate my patients on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and early detection to empower them in taking proactive steps toward well-being.

Responsiveness to Patient Feedback

I pledge to actively seek and respond to patient feedback. I will use their input to continuously improve the quality of care I provide and address any concerns promptly and professionally.

Responsiveness to Patient Feedback

I pledge to actively seek and respond to patient feedback. I will use their input to continuously improve the quality of care I provide and address any concerns promptly and professionally.

Compassionate Care

I pledge to approach my patients with compassion, empathy, and respect. I understand the importance of the human connection in healing and will provide care that acknowledges the emotional aspects of health.

Compassionate Care

I pledge to approach my patients with compassion, empathy, and respect. I understand the importance of the human connection in healing and will provide care that acknowledges the emotional aspects of health.

Personal Responsibility

I pledge to take personal responsibility for my professional growth and development. I will actively seek mentorship, peer support, and self-assessment to enhance my skills and knowledge. I pledge to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. I will stay current with the latest research, guidelines, and best practices to provide the highest quality care to my patients.

Personal Responsibility

I pledge to take personal responsibility for my professional growth and development. I will actively seek mentorship, peer support, and self-assessment to enhance my skills and knowledge. I pledge to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. I will stay current with the latest research, guidelines, and best practices to provide the highest quality care to my patients.

Self-Reflection and Improvement

I pledge to engage in regular self-reflection and self-assessment to identify areas for improvement in my practice. I will seek opportunities for professional development to provide better care.

Self-Reflection and Improvement

I pledge to engage in regular self-reflection and self-assessment to identify areas for improvement in my practice. I will seek opportunities for professional development to provide better care.

Promoting Wellness beyond Disease Management

I pledge to promote wellness as a lifelong pursuit, extending beyond disease management. My focus will be on helping patients achieve optimal health and vitality.

Promoting Wellness beyond Disease Management

I pledge to promote wellness as a lifelong pursuit, extending beyond disease management. My focus will be on helping patients achieve optimal health and vitality.

Resilience and Adaptability

I pledge to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of healthcare challenges and uncertainties. My commitment to continuous improvement ensures that I provide the best possible care to my patients.

Resilience and Adaptability

I pledge to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of healthcare challenges and uncertainties. My commitment to continuous improvement ensures that I provide the best possible care to my patients.

Ethical Business Practices

I pledge to maintain ethical business practices in my healthcare practice. I will ensure transparency in billing, pricing, and financial arrangements with patients to foster trust and integrity.

Ethical Business Practices

I pledge to maintain ethical business practices in my healthcare practice. I will ensure transparency in billing, pricing, and financial arrangements with patients to foster trust and integrity.

Community Engagement

I pledge to actively engage with my local community to address healthcare needs and promote health education. By participating in community outreach, I can contribute to the well-being of the community as a whole.

Community Engagement

I pledge to actively engage with my local community to address healthcare needs and promote health education. By participating in community outreach, I can contribute to the well-being of the community as a whole.

Accountability to Professional Bodies

I pledge to uphold the standards and principles set forth by my professional associations and regulatory bodies. I recognise the importance of accountability to maintain the trust of my patients and colleagues.

Accountability to Professional Bodies

I pledge to uphold the standards and principles set forth by my professional associations and regulatory bodies. I recognise the importance of accountability to maintain the trust of my patients and colleagues.

Research and Contribution

I pledge to contribute to the advancement of healthcare knowledge through helping research, publications, and sharing of clinical experiences. My contributions can benefit the broader healthcare community.

Research and Contribution

I pledge to contribute to the advancement of healthcare knowledge through helping research, publications, and sharing of clinical experiences. My contributions can benefit the broader healthcare community.

Cultural Competence Training

I pledge to seek cultural competence training to better understand and serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring that their healthcare is culturally sensitive and respectful.

Cultural Competence Training

I pledge to seek cultural competence training to better understand and serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring that their healthcare is culturally sensitive and respectful.