Current through Acts Received April 8, 2024
Section 311.678 - Required disclosure to patients - Informed consentAn acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from each patient in a manner consistent with the acceptable and prevailing standards of practice within this Commonwealth and, at a minimum, the acupuncturist shall disclose to the patient the following written information prior to or during the patient's initial visit:
(1) The acupuncturist's qualifications, including his or her education, license information, and the definition and scope of the practice of acupuncture in the Commonwealth; and(2) Possible outcomes of the treatment to be given, including any pain, bruising, infection, needle sickness, or other side effects that may occur.Amended by 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 24,§ 7, eff. 7/15/2014.Effective:7/12/2006
Created 2006, Ky. Acts ch. 249, sec. 8, effective7/12/2006.