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MN Statute 146A.11 subd1-2

146A.11 Complementary and alternative health care client
bill of rights.

Subdivision 1. Scope. All unlicensed complementary
and alternative health care practitioners shall provide to each
complementary and alternative health care client prior to
providing treatment a written copy of the complementary and
alternative health care client bill of rights. A copy must also
be posted in a prominent location in the office of the
unlicensed complementary and alternative health care
practitioner. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for those
clients who cannot read or who have communication impairments
and those who do not read or speak English. The complementary
and alternative health care client bill of rights shall include
the following:

(1) the name, complementary and alternative health care
title, business address, and telephone number of the unlicensed
complementary and alternative health care practitioner;

(2) the degrees, training, experience, or other
qualifications of the practitioner regarding the complimentary
and alternative health care being provided, followed by the
following statement in bold print:

"THE STATE OF MINNESOTA HAS NOT ADOPTED ANY EDUCATIONAL AND
TRAINING STANDARDS FOR UNLICENSED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE
HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS. THIS STATEMENT OF CREDENTIALS IS FOR
INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY.

Under Minnesota law, an unlicensed complementary and
alternative health care practitioner may not provide a medical
diagnosis or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed
treatments. If a client desires a diagnosis from a licensed
physician, chiropractor, or acupuncture practitioner, or
services from a physician, chiropractor, nurse, osteopath,
physical therapist, dietitian, nutritionist, acupuncture
practitioner, athletic trainer, or any other type of health care
provider, the client may seek such services at any time.";

(3) the name, business address, and telephone number of the
practitioner's supervisor, if any;

(4) notice that a complementary and alternative health care
client has the right to file a complaint with the practitioner's
supervisor, if any, and the procedure for filing complaints;

(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the office
of unlicensed complementary and alternative health care practice
and notice that a client may file complaints with the office;

(6) the practitioner's fees per unit of service, the
practitioner's method of billing for such fees, the names of any
insurance companies that have agreed to reimburse the
practitioner, or health maintenance organizations with whom the
practitioner contracts to provide service, whether the
practitioner accepts Medicare, medical assistance, or general
assistance medical care, and whether the practitioner is willing
to accept partial payment, or to waive payment, and in what
circumstances;

(7) a statement that the client has a right to reasonable
notice of changes in services or charges;

(8) a brief summary, in plain language, of the theoretical
approach used by the practitioner in providing services to
clients;

(9) notice that the client has a right to complete and
current information concerning the practitioner's assessment and
recommended service that is to be provided, including the
expected duration of the service to be provided;

(10) a statement that clients may expect courteous
treatment and to be free from verbal, physical, or sexual abuse
by the practitioner;

(11) a statement that client records and transactions with
the practitioner are confidential, unless release of these
records is authorized in writing by the client, or otherwise
provided by law;

(12) a statement of the client's right to be allowed access
to records and written information from records in accordance
with section 144.335;

(13) a statement that other services may be available in
the community, including where information concerning services
is available;

(14) a statement that the client has the right to choose
freely among available practitioners and to change practitioners
after services have begun, within the limits of health
insurance, medical assistance, or other health programs;

(15) a statement that the client has a right to coordinated
transfer when there will be a change in the provider of
services;

(16) a statement that the client may refuse services or
treatment, unless otherwise provided by law; and

(17) a statement that the client may assert the client's
rights without retaliation.

Subd. 2. Acknowledgment by client. Prior to the
provision of any service, a complementary and alternative health
care client must sign a written statement attesting that the
client has received the complementary and alternative health
care client bill of rights.

HIST: 2000 c 460 s 20

NOTE: This section, as added by Laws 2000, chapter 460,
section 20, is effective July 1, 2001. Laws 2000, chapter 460,
section 67.