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This seminar is two CPD hours

21 January 2026

Course Description

This on-line course is aimed at busy osteopaths who would like to refresh their knowledge about consent and related communications skills in the context of person-based care. It is aligned to the expectations of the Osteopathic Practice Standards and summarises key underpinning concepts, skills and gives an opportunity to explore practical applications.

his on-line course is aimed at busy osteopaths who would like to refresh their knowledge about consent and related communications skills in the context of person-based care. It is aligned to the expectations of the Osteopathic Practice Standards and summarises key underpinning concepts, skills and gives an opportunity to explore practical applications

Osteopathic practice standards covered in this course

• A Communication and patient partnership A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7
• B Knowledge, skills and performance B1, B2, B3, B4
• C Safety and quality in practice C2, C4
• D Professionalism D1, D2, D5, D7, D10

Learning objectives

• To understand consent in the context of person-based care, medical ethics and the Osteopathic Practice Standards.
• To explore the consent process and risk related information giving·
• To enhance practice through practical application of communication skills

Timetable
18:45 Zoom opens
19:00 – 19:45:  Consent in the context of person-based care, medical ethics and the Osteopathic Practice Standards
19:45 – 19:55 Break
19:55 – 21:00 Practical communication skills in the context of the consent process and explaining risk

Speaker

Steven Vogel

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), The University College of Osteopathy. Editor-in-Chief, The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Member of the WHO Guideline Expert Review Team. Most of Steven’s working time is spent on research and education at the University College of Osteopathy. He held a clinical post as an osteopath in an NHS primary care setting for many years. His recent research has focused on reassurance, communication and consent, and safety in manual therapy. He was the lead researcher in the largest UK study investigating patient and osteopath’s experience of risk management and adverse events and consent. Steven has published widely and been involved in the development of NICE’s clinical guidelines for low back pain and sciatica.

Publications
Vaughan B, Moran R, Tehan P, Fryer G, Holmes M, Vogel S, et al. (2016) Manual therapy and cervical artery dysfunction: Identification of potential risk factors in clinical encounters. Int J Osteopath Med . Doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2016.01.007.Holt N, Pincus T, Vogel S. (2015) Reassurance during low back pain consultations with GPs: a qualitative study. Br J Gen Pract ;65(639):e692–701. Doi: 10.3399/bjgp15X686953.Pincus, T. Holt, N. Vogel, S. Underwood, M. Savage, R. Walsh, D. A. & Taylor, S. J. C. (2013) Cognitive and affective reassurance and patient outcomes in primary care: A systematic review ‘,  Pain.154; 2407-2416.Vogel, S. (2012) Consent and information exchange – A burden or opportunity? International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 15; 3: 83-85.Daniels, G. and Vogel, S. (2012) Consent in osteopathy: A cross sectional survey of patients’ information and process preferences. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 15; 3: 92-102.Vogel, S. (2010) Adverse events and treatment reactions in osteopathy. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 13; 3: 83-84.