“Informed consent” refers to the requirement that, prior to treating a patient, the doctor must provide adequate information concerning the possible risks, benefits, and alternatives to a particular procedure. In Illinois, the requirement for consent to treatment and informed consent has arisen from both statutory (written laws) and common law (court cases).
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Should we have patients sign a Consent to Chiropractic Care form? Yes. Illinois law provides that patients have a legal right to receive information concerning their condition and proposed treatment and to refuse any treatment to the extent permitted by law (“informed consent”).
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Do I Need a Consent Form For Minors? The general rule is that you must obtain parental consent to treat a minor under the “Consent by Minors to Medical Procedures Act” in the Illinois Compiled Statutes (410 ILCS 210).
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Informed consent is an important element of modern health care. Gone are the days when the caring but the patronizing doctor made all the decisions, assuming patients didn’t need to understand much about their treatment options. By contrast, today’s health care is intended to be a provider-patient collaboration in which the doctor provides expert advice about diagnosis and treatment options, and the patient must consent to procedures after weighing the information provided.
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Discover essential tips for chiropractic team members to comply with HIPAA regulations in this article. HIPAA establishes stringent standards for safeguarding personal health information.
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In this article, I am going to highlight documentation errors that could reduce your reimbursements, hurt you in an insurance audit or, even worse, could cause you to lose a malpractice lawsuit.
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Many chiropractic offices now record customer videos or photos with written testimonials extolling the virtues of the practice. Are you getting consent to use their image and likeness?
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The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act creates standards for how businesses must handle consumers biometric information. Learn more about how it affects your practice today!
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