Section 12 AAC 62.420 - Informed consentTo provide distance professional services as the practice of professional counseling as defined under AS 08.29.490, a licensee shall ensure informed consent from a client. The informed consent must:
(1) inform the client of who might have authorized or unauthorized access to electronic transmissions; (2) identify pertinent legal rights and limitations governing the licensee's practice over state lines or international boundaries;(3) inform clients if and for how long records are archived and maintained;(4) inform the client of emergency procedures, such as calling 911 or a local crisis hotline when the licensee is not available;(5) inform the client of the limits of confidentiality under AS 08.29.200;(6) identify, as applicable time zone differences, local customs, and cultural or language differences that might impact services delivery;(7) inform the client when distance professional services are not covered by insurance; and(8) fully disclose the licensee's licensing, credentials, and areas of expertise.Eff. 11/10/2019, Register 232, January 2020Authority:AS 08.29.020
AS 08.29.200
AS 08.29.400
AS 08.29.490