Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-35 - LASERS
Rule 360-35-.08 - Informed Consent
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023
(1) Prior to receiving cosmetic laser services for hair removal from a cosmetic laser practitioner, a person, or if under the age of 18, his or her parent or guardian, must consent in writing to such services and shall be informed in writing of the general terms of the following:
(2) Prior to receiving cosmetic laser service other than hair removal from a cosmetic laser practitioner, a person, or if under the age of 18, his or her parent or guardian, must consent in writing to such services and shall be informed in writing of the general terms of the following:
(3) After receiving each cosmetic laser service other than hair removal, a person shall be informed in writing of the steps to be followed after the cosmetic laser service is performed in the event of any complications and the emergency contact information for the consulting physician and the address of his or her principal place of practice.
(4) It shall be the responsibility of the cosmetic laser practitioner to ensure that the information required by this rule is disclosed and that the consent provided for in this Rule is obtained.
(5) The cosmetic laser practitioner can disclose some of this information on the procedures and risks through the use of video tapes, audio tapes, pamphlets, booklets, or other means of communication or through conversations with the cosmetic laser practitioner; provided, however, that such information is also provided in writing and attached to the consent form which the person signs.
(6) Failure to obtain informed consent shall be grounds for disciplinary action against the license of any cosmetic laser practitioner as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 43-34-8.
O.C.G.A.§§ 43-34-5, 43-34-249, 3-34-249.1.
Original Rule entitled "Informed Consent" adopted. F. Sep. 14, 2015; eff. Oct. 4, 2015.