21 - Client History Flashcards
A course of treatment mutually decided on by the client and the massage therapist with the goals and means clearly stated
Care plan
A preliminary evaluation before giving a massage.
Assessment
Any condition that would be aggravated by receiving massage
Contraindication
The client’s right to know and give permission to receive any treatment; it may be rescinded at any time before or during treatment
Informed consent
The process of taking a thorough health history of the client before proceeding with massage.
Intake
Searching and feeling the body with the fingers
Palpation
A four-part series of notes - subjective, objective, assessment, plan - that records the progress of each session
SOAP notes