Md. Code Regs. 10.65.03.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.65.03.04 - Relationship with Client

A. A licensee or registrant shall:

(1) Use professional judgment in the use of evaluation and treatment procedure;

(2) Decline to administer treatment when the treatment is contraindicated or unjustified;

(3) Terminate a professional relationship with a client in an appropriate manner, such as:

(a) Providing the client with sufficient notice to permit the client to obtain the services of another professional; or

(b) Assisting the client by providing referrals, if appropriate.

(4) Maintain legible, organized written records of treatment of any client under the care of the licensee or registrant for at least 5 years after termination of treatment and as provided by applicable provisions of Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) Make the written records available to the client upon request, in compliance with applicable laws for disclosure of medical records;

(6) Make referrals only to other qualified and duly licensed or certified health care providers or practitioners, or both;

(7) Accurately inform clients, other health care professionals, and the public of the limitations of massage therapy;

(8) Adequately assess the client to determine if contraindications against massage therapy exist and refer the client to an appropriate health care practitioner; and

(9) Exercise independent professional judgment in the treatment or evaluation, or both, of clients, regardless of whether the client was referred by another health care provider.

B. A licensee or registrant may not:

(1) Accept a client for treatment, or continue unnecessary treatment, when the client cannot be reasonably expected to benefit from the treatment;

(2) Receive remuneration from, or provide remuneration to, or split a fee with another health care provider or individual, or both, for either making or accepting a referral of the client to the health care provider or individual, or both;

(3) Make a guarantee or promise about the efficacy of a particular treatment, the licensee's or registrant's practice, or the results of a treatment unless supported by scientific principles accepted by the profession as determined by the governing board; or

(4) Exploit the professional relationship by:

(a) Continuing treatment unnecessarily; or

(b) Charging for a service:

(i) Not provided; or

(ii) Different from those actually provided.

Md. Code Regs. 10.65.03.04

Regulations .04 recodified from .04 effective 43:26 Md. R. 1446, eff. 1/2/2017; amended effective 51:15 Md. R. 710, eff. 8/5/2024.