How might an informed consent form help limit malpractice liability exposure?
This podcast discusses the possible liability protection afforded by a robust informed consent form. The talk also describes the potential benefits of an assumption of risk, and some of the legal caveats involved. This podcast further canvasses some of the basic terms that might be helpful in an informed consent form tailored specifically to inclusion of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies. Both physicians and allied health and CAM providers may benefit from an appropriate informed consent form when practicing integrative care.
