Md. Code Regs. 10.43.13.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.43.13.06 - Records, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent

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 withdraw from treatment at any time, including the risks associated with withdrawing from treatment; and

(6) The patient's right to decline to participate in treatment if an aspect of the treatment will be recorded, documented, photographed, observed, or otherwise used in an educational program;

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.

Md. Code Regs. 10.43.13.06

Recodified from .06 effective 43:26 Md. R. 1446, eff. 1/2/2017; amended effective 46:26 Md. R. 1164, eff. 12/30/2019