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Regulation Number: CSL-RGB-002. Informed Consent.
002.1. Explanation of Treatment:
- Certificants and licensees shall provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of the intended CSL Therapy treatment at the start of every session, including technique and device integration; its purpose, potential benefits, and any potential risks or side effects. Every session will start with a breakdown of treatment to the client, and provider will receive verbal informed consent of agreeable discern.
002.2. Discussion of Alternatives:
- Certificants and licensees shall discuss any available alternative treatments or approaches to address the client’s needs should the client present any apprehension, allowing the client to make an informed choice.
002.3. Risks and Benefits:
- Certificants and licensees shall inform clients of potential risks, benefits, and expected outcomes associated with the CSL Therapy treatment, taking into account the client’s unique circumstances.
002.4. Opportunity for Questions:
- Certificants and licensees shall provide clients with an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification about the treatment, risks, or any other related concerns.
002.5. Voluntary Consent:
- Certificants and licensees shall ensure that informed consent is obtained voluntarily from the client without coercion, pressure, or deception.
002.6. Documentation:
- Certificants and licensees shall document the informed consent process, including the client’s understanding of the treatment and their voluntary agreement to proceed. This may be done on SOAP documentations.
002.7. Capacity and Competence:
- Certificants and licensees shall assess the client’s capacity and competence to provide informed consent, taking into consideration factors such as age, cognitive ability, and mental health status.
002.8. Consent Forms:
- Certificants and licensees shall use written consent forms when appropriate, clearly outlining the treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives, and ensuring that the client signs and receives a copy of the form.
002.9. Consent for Photography or Recording:
- If photography or recording is part of the treatment process, certificants and licensees shall obtain separate, explicit consent from the client for such purposes through a media release form.
002.10. Ongoing Informed Consent: Certificants and licensees shall obtain ongoing informed consent for each session or significant change in the treatment plan. The release and intake forms may be updated to permit ongoing use and/or treatment.
002.11. Language and Cultural Competence: Certificants and licensees shall ensure that informed consent discussions are conducted in a language the client understands and in a culturally sensitive manner, offering interpreters or translated materials when necessary.
Failure to comply with this Patient Privacy/Confidentiality & Public safety regulation may result in disciplinary actions by CSL Therapy, including but not limited to certification or licensure suspension or revocation, dismissal fines, and incarceration in accordance with CSL Therapy’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
This regulation shall be effective as of [September 18, 2023] and shall remain in effect until revised or updated by CSL Therapy.
