S.D. Admin. R. 20:41:09:01.01
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024
A licensed doctor of chiropractic shall verbally and in writing inform each patient of the material risks of proposed care. For purposes of this section, "material" is a procedure inherently involving known risk of serious bodily harm. The chiropractor shall obtain the patient's written informed consent prior to initiating clinical care. The signed written consent shall become part of the patient's record. A violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct and may subject the licensee to disciplinary action.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:41:09:01.01
General Authority: SDCL 36-2-16, 36-5-4, 36-5-21(5).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2-16, 36-5-1, 36-5-2, 36-5-4, 36-5-14.2, 36-5-15, 36-5-16, 36-5-21(5).