Patient Assessment. Prior to offering advice about complementary and alternative health care therapies, the physician shall undertake an assessment of the patient. This assessment should include but not be limited to, conventional methods of diagnosis and may include non- conventional methods of diagnosis. Such assessment shall be documented in the patient's medical record and be based on performance and review of the following listed in subparagraphs (A) - (D) of this paragraph: (A) an appropriate medical history and physician examination of the patient; (B) the conventional medical treatment options to be discussed with the patient and referral input, if necessary; (C) any prior conventional medical treatments attempted and the outcomes obtained or whether conventional options have been refused by the patient; (D) whether the complementary health care therapy could interfere with any other recommended or ongoing treatment.
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Samples: Patient Agreement, Patient Agreement, Patient Agreement
