S.C. Code Regs. § 25-7 - Code of Ethics
A. Doctors of Chiropractic shall be
guided by the highest standards of moral conduct. Chiropractors shall
exemplify professional qualities in all dealings with patients, the
general public and other members of the profession.
B. The Doctor of Chiropractic
reserves the option to establish a chiropractor/patient relationship.
(1) A chiropractor/patient
relationship requires that the chiropractor make an informed judgment
based on training and experience. This will require that the
chiropractor:
(a) discuss with the
patient the analysis and the evidence for it, and the risks and
benefits of various treatment options; and
(b) ensure the availability of the
chiropractic coverage for patient follow-up care.
C. The Doctor
of Chiropractic owes a duty to maintain the highest degree of skill
and care by keeping abreast of all new developments in Chiropractic
to improve knowledge and skill in the Science, Art and Philosophy of
Chiropractic.
D. A Doctor
of Chiropractic holds in confidence all information obtained at any
time during the course of the chiropractor/patient relationship
except where required by law or to protect the welfare of the patient
or community.
E. A
chiropractor may not assume to speak for the chiropractic profession.
The chiropractor should qualify remarks as a personal opinion and not
necessarily that of the profession.
F. The commission of an act of
sexual misconduct or sexual relations by a chiropractor with a
patient is unprofessional conduct and cause for disciplinary action
pursuant to Section
25-6
of this chapter. Sexual misconduct is defined as engaging in,
soliciting or otherwise attempting to engage in, any form of sexual
relationship, activity or contact with a current patient, or with a
former patient who has received a professional consultation,
diagnostic service or therapeutic service within the past ninety (90)
days.
Notes
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