21 ncac 30 .0503             CLIENT ASSESSMENT AND INFORMED CONSENT

Before providing treatment, licensees shall:

(1)           inquire as to the health history and current health status of each client to determine the indications and contraindications for the application of massage and bodywork therapy;

(2)           assess the needs and expectations of the client and designate a treatment;

(3)           obtain the written consent of the client. For the purposes of this Section, "consent" means the therapist has informed the client as to the nature and purpose of the service to be provided, and the client acknowledges that he or she understands the terms under which the treatment is being provided and voluntarily agrees to receive such treatment.  The treatment shall be modified only with the consent of the client;

(4)           respect the client's right to refuse, modify or terminate treatment regardless of prior consent given.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-626(9);

Temporary Adoption Eff. February 15, 2000;

Eff. April 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. September 2, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 12, 2014.