18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-101-163
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 18VAC85-101-163 - Practitioner-patient communicationA. Except as provided in § 32.1-127.1:03F of the Code of Virginia, a practitioner shall accurately present information to a patient or a patient's legally authorized representative in understandable terms and encourage participation in decisions regarding the patient's care.B. A practitioner shall not deliberately make a false or misleading statement regarding the practitioner's skill or the efficacy or value of a medication, treatment, or procedure prescribed or directed by the practitioner in the treatment of any disease or condition.C. A practitioner shall refer to or consult with other health care professionals if so indicated.18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-101-163
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 1, eff. October 19, 2005; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 13, eff. 3/28/2024.Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.