Regulation .04 Relationship with Patient.

Use professional judgment in the use of evaluation and treatment procedures;

Decline to administer treatment if the chiropractor believes that a treatment is contraindicated or unjustified;

Terminate a professional relationship with a patient in an appropriate manner, such as:

Maintain a written record of treatment of the patient under the chiropractor's care for at least:

Make the written records of treatment available to the patient upon request, in compliance with applicable laws for disclosure of medical records;

Make arrangements for another professional to provide for the needs of the patient during anticipated absences when the chiropractor is unavailable to the patient;

Make referrals only to other qualified and duly licensed health care providers;

Accurately inform the patient, other health care professionals, and the public of the limitations of the practice of chiropractic;

Adequately assess the patient to determine if contraindications against chiropractic treatment exist and refer the patient to an appropriate health care practitioner;

Exercise independent professional judgment in the treatment or evaluation of the patient regardless of whether the patient was referred by another health care provider;

Ensure clear and concise professional communications with patients regarding:

Administer fair and equitable fees to patients regardless of status or insurance.

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

Receive remuneration from, or provide remuneration to, or split a fee, for either making or accepting a referral of the patient to or from another health care provider;

Make a guarantee or promise about the efficacy of a particular treatment, the chiropractor's practice, or the result of a treatment unless supported by scientific principles accepted by the profession; or

Exploit the professional relationship by: