Section 12 AAC 42.900 - Disclosure(a) A licensee shall disclose that the licensee's training and practice is in naturopathy (1) to each patient by posting a conspicuous notice in the patient waiting room; and(2) by using the initials "N.D." after the licensee's written name, or, if the prefix "Doctor" or "Dr." is used, by including the phrase "doctor of naturopathic medicine" after or below the licensee's name on 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 unable to read the written disclosures required by this section, the licensee shall (1) verbally disclose to the patient at the initial visit that the licensee's training and practice is in naturopathy; and(2) if the licensee is not covered by malpractice insurance, verbally disclose that fact to the patient at the initial visit and at least once each year that the patient receives care from the licensee.Eff. 7/28/94, Register 131Authority:AS 08.45.040
AS 08.45.100