Section 12 AAC 05.300 - Disclosure(a) A licensee shall disclose to each patient that the licensee's training and practice is in acupuncture by posting a conspicuous notice in the patient waiting room and including the disclosure on all written material made available to patients or the public.(b) A licensee who is not covered by malpractice insurance shall(1) post a conspicuous notice in the patient waiting room that states the licensee does not have malpractice insurance; or(2) require each patient or the patient's legal guardian to sign a statement acknowledging that the patient or the patient's guardian has been informed that the licensee is not covered by malpractice insurance.(c) If the licensee has a patient who is blind or otherwise not able to read the written disclosure required by this section, the licensee shall(1) verbally disclose to the patient or the patient's legal guardian at the initial visit that the licensee's training and practice is in acupuncture; and(2) if the licensee is not covered by malpractice insurance, verbally disclose that fact to the patient or the patient's legal guardian at the initial visit and at least once each year that the patient receives care from the licensee.Eff. 2/8/95, Register 133Authority:AS 08.06.050
AS 08.06.100