06/09/2026
Patch testing might feel like a 5-minute formality… but from an insurance perspective, it’s one of your best friends. 👀
To your client, it’s the quick appointment before the real appointment.
To us, it’s evidence that you’ve:
• Assessed the risk
• Followed manufacturer guidance
• Taken reasonable steps to protect your client
• Put the correct procedures in place before carrying out treatment
And if something does go wrong and a claim lands on our desk, one of the first things we’ll want to know is:
Was a patch test carried out and documented where required?
Skipping one to squeeze in another appointment might save you a little time that day… but it could leave you dealing with far more than a reaction later.
Your treatment protocols and your insurance policy should always be speaking the same language. 🤝
Protect your clients. Protect your business. And document everything.
Save this as your reminder to check your patch-testing procedures. 📌