Consent

Current as of 01 September 2021.

 

Introduction

 

Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body.

 

Safety

 

Acupuncture is safe. Serious side effects are very rare – less than one per 10,000 treatments.

 

Potential side effects

 

Minor bleeding and bruising (3%)

Temporary aggravation of symptoms (3%)

Mild pain at the needle site (1%)

Dizziness, fainting, nausea, headache and infection (0.1 ~ 1%)

Pneumothorax and death (less then 2 per 1 million)

 

Specific concerns

 

If you have any specific concerns regarding the safety, please discuss with us at any time. We shall also inform you if there are particular risks that apply in your case.

 

Fee

 

Information on fees is listed on the website. If you want to clarify, please discuss with us before the treatment.