148E.6 Display of certificate and disclosure of information to patients.
An acupuncturist shall display the license issued pursuant to section 148E.2 in a conspicuous place in the acupuncturist’s place of business. An acupuncturist shall provide to each patient upon initial contact with the patient the following information in written form:
1. The name, business address, and business telephone number of the acupuncturist.
2. A fee schedule.
3. A listing of the acupuncturist’s education, experience, degrees, certificates, or credentials related to acupuncture awarded by professional acupuncture organizations, the length of time required to obtain the degrees or credentials, and experience.
4. A statement indicating any license, certificate, or registration in a health care occupation which was revoked by any local, state, or national health care agency.
5. A statement that the acupuncturist is complying with statutes and rules adopted by the board, including a statement that only presterilized, disposable needles are used by the acupuncturist.
6. A statement indicating that the practice of acupuncture is regulated by the board.
7. A statement indicating that a license to practice acupuncture does not authorize a person to practice medicine and surgery in this state, and that the services of an acupuncturist must not be regarded as diagnosis and treatment by a person licensed to practice medicine and must not be regarded as medical opinion or advice.
93 Acts, ch 86, §6; 2000 Acts, ch 1053, §10
Referred to in §148E.8
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