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Keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date with links to organisations, journals, conferences and events relevant to medical and aesthetic practice.

Legislation, standards and guidance

Care Quality Commission (CQC). Download registration documents and standards including the Private & Voluntary Healthcare (England) Regulations 2001 & National Minimum Standards. As a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager this site should be regular viewing.

Independent Healthcare Advisory Service (IHAS) Membership organisation set up to provide guidance regarding regulation and develop operational policy across the sector to represent the independent health care sector to external organisations.

Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Guidance on the safe use of laser, intense light source systems and LEDs in medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic practices and guidance on injectable procedures.

Heath & Safety Executive (HSE). Visit regularly for guidance and free leaflets for workplace Health & Safety, risk assessment, etc.

Laser/IPL Safety Standards& Guidance. Safety standards available for purchase from www.bsi.org.uk

BSEN60825-1:2001 Safety of Laser Products Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements & Users Guide

IEC 60825-8 Safety of Laser Products Part 8: Guidelines for the safe use of medical laser equipment

Journals and Publications

Body Language - The UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics & Anti-Ageing. Published by Wigmore Medical Ltd. Six issue subscription. ISSN 1475-665X. Contact: +44(0) 1273 606799.

Cosmetic News - Free monthly magazine for the aesthetics industry. Published by Creative Media Ltd. Contact: +44 (0)870 444 3531.

Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy Official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology & European Society for Laser & Aesthetic Surgery. Published by Informa Healthcare. Quarterly publication. ISSN 1476-4172. Contact: +44(0)20 70175544.

Lasers in Surgery & Medicine - Official Journal of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Published by Wiley -Blackwell. Monthly publication. ISSN 0196-8092.

Lasers in Medical Science - Official Journal of European Laser Association. Published by Springer Verlag. ISSN 0268-8921.

Medical Laser Application - International Journal for Laser Treatment and Research. Published by Elsevier. Quarterly publication. ISSN: 1615-1615.

For an on-line catalogue of various medical laser books visit Blackwell at www.bookshop.blackwell.co.uk

Associations and Societies

Consulting Room The UK`s largest independent aesthetic website providing clear and unbiased information on a wide range of aesthetic practices for consumers, press representatives, clinics and practitioners.

British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD) Professional body representing cosmetic medical practitioners. Aims to maintain standards in cosmetic medicine, to be a channel for

ongoing education and to act as a support network for members. Tel: 01474 823900

British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) Scientific society established to promote, for the benefit of the public, the application of laser and light based technology in medicine by promoting research and development for safe operation and standards setting.

American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) The ASLMS web site offers public information about the use of lasers and related technology. A member area keeps members informed about organisational changes and new developments.

Laser Institute of America (LIA) The international society for laser applications and safety with a mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide.

British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). Formed in November 2003 by a group of dental professionals, many of them leading practitioners in the field of cosmetic dentistry, who saw a need to share their knowledge with others. Tel: 020 7612 4166

Conferences, Exhibitions & Manufacturer Events

Laser/IPL Equipment Manufacturers & Distributors

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