Case Study Finder - ongoing development
 
Information on progress for 2007
We are currently reviewing the content of the Comptogether site and so we have decided that development of this section will be postponed until decisions about other parts of the site have been finalised. We will be emailing all members of the site when this service is up and running.
Finding Volunteers for Case Studies
This service is aimed at all qualified therapists who are doing further study, and need volunteers to practise their skills on. We have restricted this service to members of CompTogether so that any volunteers are qualified practitioners.  While friends, and family are a good source to dip into for case studies, they often don't present the health problems a practitioner may be looking for, or they can not fit in with the demands of a tight study schedule.

Benefits of using Case Study Finder
  • For same therapy matches, the student will benefit from the skills and knowledge of the qualified therapist.
  • The student is able to access a wider range of presenting health difficulties.
  • Both therapist and student will be increasing their networks.
  • For qualified therapists, they can experience treatments for free.
How does the Case Study Finder work?
Practitioners will first need to join Comptogether by completing the Join Form.   Once this is done, they will then be entitled to put forward details of their studies and the kind of volunteer they require.  Only practitioners who are logged onto the site will be able to seek out other practitioners to offer to be their case study, as no contact details are shown to non-members who are visiting the site.
Making Contact

If you are volunteering to be a case study then simply choose the therapy that interests you most, and browse all the student therapists listed.  When you've found your ideal choice, we'd suggest emailing the therapist first with brief details of who you are, to see if they need a volunteer at present. As you will know, when you contact the student they may ask you some questions about your health to make sure you are able to receive the treatment they are offering, and the time commitment expected from you.  Likewise you will be able to ask the student more about their training so far, and find out whether what they can offer is really right for you.  Most therapists offer treatments for free while others will charge a nominal amount or ask for an optional donation to cover their costs.   You may also want to ask for copies of their current certificates and insurance details. The situation you are facing is that of any member of public seeing a practitioner for the first time. Important! We do not check credentials - you must do that yourself at or before your first meeting.
Security for Students

Only professional therapists who are members of a professional body or organisation are encouraged to join the site.  Details are password protected.  Any therapist volunteering to be a case study should have a profile on the site, either in Purple Pages or the Swap Directory or both.  This will allow you to check out their details.  As we do not check any of the therapists details before registering them on the site, you may want to check the therapist's credentials, or simply treat them like any member of the public phoning you for a treatment for the first time. Your safety is your own responsibility.
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Donations

You can use the Case Study Finder for free, but to keep it going and improve the service we need funds.  Please make a donation or advertise on the site, every little helps.  Contact tracey@comptogether.co.uk about making a donation or advertising, or you can make a donation now using your credit card:

Credit card donations are processed through a secure server using PAYPAL. Any amount appreciated. Thank you.

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