Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-6 - ACUPUNCTURE
Rule 360-6-.16 - Informed Consent for Treatment
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 360-6-.16
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Any person who undergoes acupuncture must consent in writing prior to such a procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following:
(a) That an
acupuncturist is not licensed to practice medicine in the State of
Georgia;
(b) That an acupuncturist
cannot practice medicine in the State of Georgia;
(c) That the acupuncturist is not making a
medical diagnosis of the person's disease or medical condition;
(d) That, if the person wants to obtain a
medical diagnosis, the person should see a licensed physician and seek medical
advise from a licensed physician; and
(e) The nature and purpose of the acupuncture
treatment being rendered.
(2) Any person who undergoes auricular (ear) detoxification must consent in writing prior to such a procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following:
(a) That an Auricular (ear) Detoxification
Technician is not licensed to practice medicine in the State of
Georgia;
(b) That an Auricular
(ear) Detoxification Technician cannot practice medicine in the State of
Georgia;
(c) That an Auricular
(ear) Detoxification Technician is not licensed to practice acupuncture in the
State of Georgia;
(d) That an
Auricular (ear) Detoxification Technician is not making a diagnosis of the
person's disease or medical condition;
(e) That, if the person wants to obtain a
medical diagnosis, the person should see a licensed physician and seek medical
advice from a licensed physician; and
(f) The nature and purpose of the auricular
(ear) detoxification therapy procedure being rendered.
(g) An Auricular (ear) Detoxification
Technician is strictly limited to five ear points' treatment for detoxification
for substance abuse, chemical dependency, or both.
(h) Persons licensed to practice acupuncture
or auricular (ear) detoxification must use a Board approved, standardized
"informed consent" form for each person treated. The form shall be signed and
dated by both practitioner and patient prior to the rendering of
services.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-34-63, 43-34-68.
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