RCN: Patient Health At Risk If Cosmetic Laser Industry De-regulated

The Government's plans to de-regulate cosmetic laser treatments from 1 October will undermine the quality of care being delivered to patients and put nurses in a vulnerable position. The Royal College of Nursing is joining Which? and 30 patient groups, medical bodies, cosmetic clinics and industry representatives in calling on the Government to reconsider the plan, which will remove non-surgical laser treatments, such as hair removal and skin treatments, from healthcare regulation. Dr Peter Carter, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said: "If the Government proceeds with de-regulating the industry, it will be failing to protect the health and wellbeing of patients. "Our members support the regulation of cosmetic laser treatments and wish to protect patients. "The RCN is concerned that... [read full story]