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Client copy Terms of Engagement & Consent Form Incl. Case study consent between the CNM naturopathic nutrition student/practitioner and client Good nutrition supports the body’s natural defences and resistance. However, no claim can be made about
the efficacy of any naturopathic nutritional advice.
The naturopathic nutrition student/practitioner
• Naturopathic nutritional advice will be tailored to support medically diagnosed conditions and/or health
concerns agreed and identified by the two parties.
• Naturopathic nutritional practitioners are not permitted to diagnose or claim to treat medical conditions.
• Naturopathic nutritional therapy is not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment.
The client
• You are responsible for contacting your GP or specialist about any health concerns you may have.
• Please advise your GP of the naturopathic nutrition protocol you will be following. Please also advise any
other complementary medicine practitioners you are consulting.
• It is important that you tell your practitioner about any medical diagnosis you have received any prescription
medication, herbal medicine or food supplements or over the counter medication you are taking as it may
affect the naturopathic nutritional programme.
• If you are unclear about any part of your plan then you should contact your practitioner immediately for
clarification. Your student practitioner will then contact a qualified supervisor to seek advice before
responding to you.
• Your naturopathic nutritional programme and supplement plan will have a time frame and you should not
continue with recommendations outside of this unless agreed by your naturopathic nutritional practitioner.
This is to avoid any adverse reactions.
• Please report any concerns about your programme to your naturopathic nutritional practitioner for
discussion at your next consultation.
We/I understand the above and agree that our professional relationship will be based on the above content of
this document. I consent to the use of a confidential video link to external students and supervisor for
observational purposes only. I understand my case will not be videotaped. I further understand a student
practitioner must have all suggestions authorised by a qualified supervisor. The supervisor may therefore enter
the clinic room at any time. With these understandings, I consent to participating as a client in the student
clinic. I understand that I am being seen for a nutrition consultation either by a student practitioner in his/her
capacity as a final year naturopathic nutrition student, or a qualified supervising practitioner at the College of
Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). I understand that my case may be written up as a case study but that my name
and any personal identifiable details will be removed from the written submission. I understand that this
consent form will be submitted to the College and that I may be contacted for verification.
Further details with regards to how my personal data is processed are available at
CNM copy Terms of Engagement & Consent Form Incl. Case study consent between the CNM naturopathic nutrition student/practitioner and client Good nutrition supports the body’s natural defences and resistance. However, no claim can be made about
the efficacy of any naturopathic nutritional advice.
The naturopathic nutrition student/practitioner
• Naturopathic nutritional advice will be tailored to support medically diagnosed conditions and/or health
concerns agreed and identified by the two parties.
• Naturopathic nutritional practitioners are not permitted to diagnose or claim to treat medical conditions.
• Naturopathic nutritional therapy is not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment.
The client
• You are responsible for contacting your GP or specialist about any health concerns you may have.
• Please advise your GP of the naturopathic nutrition protocol you will be following. Please also advise any
other complementary medicine practitioners you are consulting.
• It is important that you tell your practitioner about any medical diagnosis you have received any prescription
medication, herbal medicine or food supplements or over the counter medication you are taking as it may
affect the naturopathic nutritional programme.
• If you are unclear about any part of your plan then you should contact your practitioner immediately for
clarification. Your student practitioner will then contact a qualified supervisor to seek advice before
responding to you.
• Your naturopathic nutritional programme and supplement plan will have a time frame and you should not
continue with recommendations outside of this unless agreed by your naturopathic nutritional practitioner.
This is to avoid any adverse reactions.
• Please report any concerns about your programme to your naturopathic nutritional practitioner for
discussion at your next consultation.
We/I understand the above and agree that our professional relationship will be based on the above content of
this document. I consent to the use of a confidential video link to external students and supervisor for
observational purposes only. I understand my case will not be videotaped. I further understand a student
practitioner must have all suggestions authorised by a qualified supervisor. The supervisor may therefore enter
the clinic room at any time. With these understandings, I consent to participating as a client in the student
clinic. I understand that I am being seen for a nutrition consultation either by a student practitioner in his/her
capacity as a final year naturopathic nutrition student, or a qualified supervising practitioner at the College of
Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). I understand that my case may be written up as a case study but that my name
and any personal identifiable details will be removed from the written submission. I understand that this
consent form will be submitted to the College and that I may be contacted for verification.
Further details with regards to how my personal data is processed are available at
Medical history Childhood illnesses, previous accidents, operations or medical interventions, recurrent illnesses or previous diagnoses
Prescription medications- past and present Full name of drug, reason for taking, duration and dosage. Check for OTC medications, oral contraception pill and use of recreational drugs NB – Ensure you have sufficient detail to check for drug nutrient interactions
Natural therapies and supplements Ask about reason for taking, consistency, whether it was prescribed or self-prescribed, dosage and brand. Ask them to bring in
supplements for follow up consultation.
Family History Check for any major diseases in biological family such as CVD, autoimmune disease, diabetes
Gastrointestinal tract Look for symptoms of dysbiosis, disorder or disease - such as reflux, halitosis, bloating, burping, diarrhoea constipation, haemorrhoids,
abdominal pain, urgency, anal pruritis, flatulence, form and frequency of bowel movements (Bristol Stool Chart). Check red flags such as
blood or mucus in stool or any sudden changes in bowel movements. If symptoms are present, ask for relieving and aggravating factors
and relationship of symptoms to food.
Nervous system health Symptoms to investigate: headache/migraine, visual disturbance, dizziness, vertigo, weakness, fainting, fits, tics, parasthesia, mood
changes, emotions, anxiety ,memory and concentration, depression , sleep disturbances, night sweats, vivid or disturbing dreams,
presence and negative effect of stress on health and wellbeing
Endocrine function (Thyroid, adrenal and blood glucose management) Blood sugar fluctuations and hypo/hyperglycaemia episodes, cravings, frequent urination or excessive thirst, weight gain or loss, presence
of goitre, levels of stress or previous stressful situations. Energy levels and fatigue. You may need to link in previous symptoms already
Reproductive systems (male or female) Fertility history, presence of diagnosed diseases
Females: cycle length, duration, menses, previous pregnancies, STDs, detail of any pre-menstrual symptoms, infections or thrush,
menopause symptoms, libido
Males: any children, libido, fertility, STDs, prostate: frequency of urination, erectile dysfunction
Allergies and immunity
Any known allergies or possible intolerances, wound healing time, atopic diseases such as asthma, eczema, lymphatic congestion,
urticaria, frequent infections, herpes or cold sores. Presence of autoimmune disease.
Respiratory tract Presence of asthma, wheezing, bronchitis, post nasal drip, mucus or sputum, sinusitis, shortness of breath, tonsillitis, ear infections,
Food intake Cooking habits, budget for food, shopping habits, what is consumed, when and where, any physical reactions observed, and dietary type
e.g. Vegetarian/vegan etc.
Remember to check for: Food cravings, dislikes, foods generally avoided and why, cultural customs. Frequency of fruit, vegetable, dairy, refined foods, gluten products, legumes, animal and vegetarian protein, alcohol consumption, fish
intake, greens, sweets, tinned or frozen foods, take away or pre-packaged meals.
Limits to compliance: preparation time, bringing food to work
Relationship with food
Identify relationship with food, language used such as don’t allow myself certain food, identify forbidden or feared foods, constant yo-
yo dieting and dietary perfectionism. History or current signs of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders
and general patterns of disordered and overeating seen in obesity (starving and stuffing).
Physical examination Diagnostic investigations, measurements taken in clinic (waist circumference, waist to hip ratio, BP), zinc taste test, nails, tongue and other
physical observations. Observe weight distribution in obesity e.g. apple/pear shaped.
Lifestyle Work/life balance, type of work, presence of stressors, relaxation, hobbies and interests, exercise type, frequency and duration,
incremental activity, smoking, recreational drug use