Does a chiropractor need to ask the patient a series of questions about the risks of treatment?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Reid v. Maloney, 2010 ABQB 794 (CanLII):
A chiropractor cannot assume that the patient understands the treatment suggested or the various risks just because she does not ask any questions. A chiropractor must discuss with the patient each material, unusual or special risk, be satisfied that the patient appeared to understand those risks and note that fact on the patient’s chart: Byciuk v. Hollingsworth, 2004 ABQB 370, para. 38.
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