| Informed Consent

| Informed Consent Before treating a patient, the acupuncturist shall advise the patient that acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment and shall obtain the informed consent of the patient. On initially meeting a patient in person, the acupuncturist shall provide in writing the acupuncturist’s name, business address, and business telephone number, and information on acupuncture, including the techniques that are used. While treating a patient, the acupuncturist shall not make a diagnosis. If a patient’s condition is not improving or a patient requires emergency medical treatment, the acupuncturist shall consult promptly with a physician and take the appropriate medical steps.