Risk management for chiropractors and osteopaths: informed consent. A common law requirement

Obtaining the informed consent of a patient before undertaking chiropractic or osteopathic treatment is a common law requirement in Australia. This paper outlines the essential elements of informed consent and provides some practice tips on streamlining the process.

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Veröffentlicht in:Australasian chiropractic & osteopathy 2004-07, Vol.12 (1), p.19-23
Hauptverfasser: Walker, Bruce F, Cameron, Melainie, French, Simon, Pollard, Henry P, Vitiello, Andrew L, Reggars, John W, Werth, Peter D
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Obtaining the informed consent of a patient before undertaking chiropractic or osteopathic treatment is a common law requirement in Australia. This paper outlines the essential elements of informed consent and provides some practice tips on streamlining the process.
ISSN:1328-0384