Could a client’s pre-existing condition increase your massage clinic’s liability risk?
Clients may come to massage therapy with existing injuries, chronic pain, medical conditions, or other health concerns.
That makes proper client intake and communication especially important!
Massage therapists should work within their professional scope, identify relevant information during intake, and follow appropriate procedures when a client’s condition raises concerns.
If a client later claims that massage aggravated an existing condition, the clinic could potentially face a professional liability allegation.
Good documentation can help establish what information was provided, what services were performed, and what was communicated during the visit.
Professional liability insurance provides protection for covered claims, depending on the policy.
As a massage therapist, you must protect yourself; only the best massage therapist insurance coverage will do!
The American Massage Council offers the most affordable and reliable professional liability insurance for massage therapy coverage and more.
