Can implementing massage client informed consent procedures protect you and your massage therapy business?

Informed consent is the process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient/client about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure or intervention.

Massage therapists should always obtain written, informed consent from every client before providing massage therapy services for the client.

This consent should be obtained before the initial client assessment, and updated if there is a change in the treatment plan.

While massage therapy is generally very safe, even the most careful massage therapist will have some clients who do not respond well to care. 

Properly using Informed consent is a valuable procedure to protect the massage client, you, and your massage business.

And remember, as a massage therapist, you must protect yourself; only the best massage therapist insurance coverage will do!

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