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Research: BAKER, Aromatherapy Or
Listed in Issue 37
Abstract
BAKER, Aromatherapy Organisations Council, Leicester UK writes that although aromatherapy is used more and more alongside conventional medicine in hospitals and via GP referrals, doctors and other health professionals are concerned regarding training standards, codes of conduct and standards of practice . These concerns led to the establishment of a Working Party in 1990 whose aim is was to promote a single body for aromatherapy practice .
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Conclusion
The author describes the role and remit of the Aromatherapy Organisations Council (AOC), who are committed to the identification of unified training standards and the maintenance of a register of training establishments.
References
Baker S. Formation and development of the Aromatherapy Organisations Council. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 3(3): 77-80. June 1997.