Wis. Admin. Code § Pod 8.03 – Exceptions to communication of alternate modes of treatment.

The podiatrist’s duty to inform the patient under this chapter does not require disclosure of any of the following:

(1) Detailed technical information that in all probability a patient would not understand.
(2) Risks apparent or known to the patient.
(3) Extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm the patient.
(4) Information in emergencies where failure to provide treatment would be more harmful to the patient than treatment.
(5) Information in cases where the patient is incapable of consenting.
(6) Information about alternate modes of treatment for any condition the podiatrist has not included in his or her diagnosis at the time the podiatrist informs the patient.

History: CR 15-076: cr. Register July 2016 No. 727, eff. 8-1-16; correction in (intro.) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. Register July 2016 No. 727.