Every client must be able to provide informed consent for each service they request or receive. Informed consent includes telling the client of any possible consequences for the service, including known risks and benefits. The client can only provide consent for the service once this information is understood/shared.
A person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not of legal capacity to provide informed consent, therefore their service would be contraindicated and inappropriate to provide. This person may exhibit slurred speech, could be off-balance or is unable to make sense of their surroundings, etc. They are not of “sound mind” to provide consent.
As bodyworkers, we are not able to make medical diagnoses. Unfortunately, a person exhibiting imbalance, slurred speech, etc., may be having an acute medical episode that requires immediate medical attention. Regardless of the situation of why a client might exhibit unsteadiness, service can only be provided when an individual can provide informed consent and is competent enough to provide it.
Bodywork, massage, etc. should not be provided to an individual who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs that reduces the client’s capability to provide informed consent. Not obtaining informed consent for a service appointment for any reason would be considered unethical in most to all cases.
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