Kentucky Statutes 311.678 – Required disclosure to patients — Informed consent
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An 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.
Effective: July 15, 2014
History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2014. — Created
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 249, sec. 8, effective July 12, 2006.
(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
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 311.678
- Treatment: when used in a criminal justice context, means targeted interventions
that focus on criminal risk factors in order to reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(2) Possible outcomes of the treatment to be given, including any pain, bruising, infection, needle sickness, or other side effects that may occur.
Effective: July 15, 2014
History: Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2014. — Created
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 249, sec. 8, effective July 12, 2006.