KRS 311.678: Required disclosure to patients -- Informed consent.

An acupuncturist shall obtain informed consent from each patient in a manner consistent

with the acceptable and prevailing standards of practice within this Commonwealth and,

at a minimum, the acupuncturist shall disclose to the patient the following writt en

information prior to or during the patient's initial visit:

(1) The acupuncturist's qualifications, including his or her education, license

information, and the definition and scope of the practice of acupuncture in the

Commonwealth; and

(2) Possible ou tcomes of the treatment to be given, including any pain, bruising,

infection, needle sickness, or other side effects that may occur.