Regulation .06 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent.
Regulation .06 Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent.LinkCopy Citation
A chiropractor shall:
A.
Respect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the patient;
B.
Disclose the patient’s records or information about the patient only:
(1)
In accordance with the consent to treatment form signed by the:
(a)
Patient; or
(b)
Parent or guardian of a minor patient or incompetent patient; or
(2)
As required by law.
C.
Adequately safeguard confidential patient information, including storage and disposal of records;
D.
Provide sufficient information to a patient to allow the patient to make an informed decision regarding treatment, including:
(1)
The purpose and nature of an evaluation or treatment regimen;
(2)
Alternatives to treatment;
(3)
Side effects and benefits of a treatment regimen proposed and alternatives to that treatment;
(4)
The estimated cost of treatment and alternatives to treatment;
(5)
The right of the patient to:
(a)
Withdraw from treatment at any time, including the risks associated with withdrawing from treatment;
(b)
Decline to participate in treatment if an aspect of the treatment will be recorded, documented, photographed, observed, or otherwise used in an educational program; or
(6)
Terminate any treatment contract at any time, for any or no reason, with no fee or penalty incurred;
E.
Obtain the full informed consent of a patient participating in a human research program, without communicating a direct or implied penalty for the patient's refusal to participate in the program and with due regard for the patient's autonomy and dignity;
F.
Comply with applicable federal and State laws for human research programs; and
G.
Promptly and efficiently respond to any patient or Board request for records.