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Matching the Right Acupuncture Malpractice Policy to Your Career Stage

Choosing an acupuncture malpractice insurance policy is not only a question of today’s premium. The policy structure can affect how claims from past care are handled when you change carriers, close a practice, retire, or otherwise end a claims-made policy. For that reason, the right policy type can look different at different stages of an acupuncture career.

Video: Matching the Right Policy Type to Your Current Career Stage

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First, understand the two policy structures

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) describes two basic forms of medical professional liability coverage. A claims-made policy generally responds when a claim is reported while the policy is in force, subject to the policy’s terms, including any retroactive date and applicable extended-reporting provisions. An occurrence policy generally responds based on when the covered event occurred, even if the claim is made later.

A simple example shows why the distinction matters. Suppose you treat a patient in 2026 and the patient makes a claim in 2028. With occurrence coverage, the policy that covered the 2026 event generally is the policy that responds, assuming the event is covered. With claims-made coverage, the policy in force when the claim is reported generally responds, subject to the applicable retroactive date and other policy terms.

When a claims-made policy ends, practitioners may need tail coverage, also called an extended reporting period, or another arrangement such as prior-acts coverage. The exact solution depends on the policy and the transition. Do not assume that every insurer uses the same terms or that a new policy automatically covers prior acts.

Early career: control startup costs without losing sight of the future

New graduates and early-career practitioners often have a legitimate reason to pay close attention to initial premiums. Practice startup costs can include licensing, rent, equipment, supplies, software, marketing, and other expenses. A claims-made option may offer a lower entry premium in some programs, making it attractive when cash flow is tight.

That lower initial cost should not be evaluated in isolation. Ask when the policy reaches its mature rate, what happens if you change carriers, and what your financial responsibility could be if you eventually need tail coverage. Also confirm the retroactive date and reporting requirements.

For a new practitioner, the useful question is not simply, “Which policy is cheapest this year?” It is, “What will this policy cost and require as my practice develops?” A policy that fits the first year may not be the best structure for the next decade.

Established practice: evaluate the long-term structure

Once your practice has stable revenue and you expect to remain in practice for many years, the long-term implications of the policy structure become more important. Occurrence coverage can provide a straightforward framework because the policy associated with the year of the covered event generally remains the relevant policy even if a claim is reported later.

Claims-made coverage can also be appropriate, but it requires more active planning around carrier changes, policy termination, retroactive dates, and extended reporting. If you own a clinic and employ associate acupuncturists, review these issues for the practice as well as for individual practitioners. Staff departures can create transition questions that should be addressed before a policy is canceled or replaced.

AAC currently states that its claims-made option converts to occurrence coverage without charge after ten years. AAC also states that practitioners moving from another claims-made policy may qualify for retroactive coverage, subject to underwriting. Because insurance programs and policy language can change, confirm current terms directly with AAC before relying on any program feature.

Approaching retirement or a major practice transition: plan before the renewal date

Career transitions are where policy structure deserves especially careful attention. If you are several years from retirement and have claims-made coverage, determine now what happens to claims arising from care you provided before the policy ends. Do not wait until the final renewal or the day you close the practice.

Depending on the policy and transition, the solution may involve tail coverage, prior-acts coverage, or a move to an occurrence structure. The cost and availability of these options vary. If you are selling a practice, changing employers, changing carriers, or winding down clinical work, ask the insurer to explain the transition in writing.

For some practitioners, moving to an occurrence policy while they are still actively practicing may make the eventual retirement transition simpler because there is no separate tail purchase for those occurrence-covered periods. That does not make occurrence universally better; it means the policy structure may align differently with a practitioner’s exit plan.

Do not choose a policy type by career stage alone

Career stage is useful context, not a substitute for reviewing the actual policy. Before buying or renewing coverage, check:

Which professional services and modalities are covered?
What exclusions and endorsements apply?
Is the policy claims-made or occurrence?
If it is claims-made, what is the retroactive date?
What happens when the policy ends, and is extended reporting available?
What reporting obligations apply to incidents or complaints?
Does the practice also need premises or general liability coverage?
Is business personal property coverage appropriate for equipment and furnishings?
Are the correct practitioner, practice entity, and additional insureds listed?
What limits, deductibles, program conditions, and current premiums apply?

AAC also advises practitioners to consider whether the policy reflects the services they actually provide, including modalities that may require specific confirmation. Scope-of-practice rules vary by state, so practitioners should verify both coverage and legal authority for the services they perform.

Practical takeaway for every career stage

New graduate: Compare the initial premium with the future obligations created by a claims-made structure.

Established practitioner: Reassess the policy when your practice, services, ownership, staffing, or carrier changes.

Clinic owner: Review how coverage follows individual practitioners and the practice entity when employees or associates leave.

Practitioner approaching retirement: Start transition planning well before the final policy period so you understand tail, prior-acts, or occurrence options.

The key question is timing: When does your professional liability policy respond to a covered claim? Once you understand that question, you can compare the policy structure with your current career stage, cash flow, practice model, and long-term plans.

Talk with the American Acupuncture Council

If you are reviewing your acupuncture malpractice insurance, the American Acupuncture Council provides acupuncture-focused professional liability information, coverage options, risk-management resources, and quote assistance. Review the actual policy, declarations, endorsements, exclusions, and applicable terms rather than relying on a premium quote alone.

Not an AAC member? Request an acupuncture malpractice quick quote or contact AAC to discuss your coverage options.

References

National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Medical Malpractice Insurance. Updated April 1, 2026.
American Acupuncture Council. Frequently Asked Questions.
American Acupuncture Council. Occurrence vs. Claims-Made Insurance.
American Acupuncture Council. AAC Policy.
American Medical Association. Medical liability insurance: What final-year residents should know.

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Which Acupuncture Insurance Policy Type Is Right for Your Practice?

Choosing an acupuncture insurance policy type takes more than comparing premiums. Your policy should match how you practice, where you practice, the services you provide, the property you own, and what happens if someone reports a claim after a policy period ends.

For acupuncture professionals, two questions matter most: What coverage does your practice need, and does your professional liability policy use a claims-made or occurrence form? AAC also offers Preferred and Elite program options, plus endorsements for additional insureds, premises and general liability, and business personal property.

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Start with professional liability coverage

Professional liability, often called malpractice insurance, addresses allegations that arise from professional services. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners describes medical professional liability insurance as protection for licensed health professionals against liability associated with wrongful practices, including bodily injury, medical expenses, property damage, and defense costs.

For an acupuncturist, start by checking whether the policy covers the services you actually provide. AAC says its acupuncture policy generally covers services within the practitioner’s state-defined scope of practice, subject to policy exclusions. The actual policy and endorsements therefore matter more than a marketing summary.

If your practice includes herbal medicine, cosmetic or facial acupuncture, or other modalities, confirm how the policy treats each service. Also confirm that the service falls within your state’s scope of practice.

Claims-made vs. occurrence: the timing matters

The policy form determines when coverage can respond.

An occurrence policy generally responds when the covered incident occurs during the policy period, even if someone makes the claim later. A claims-made policy generally responds when someone makes the claim while the policy remains active, subject to the policy terms, including any retroactive date and reporting or extended-reporting provisions.

Consider a simple example. You provide care in 2026, but a patient makes a claim in 2028.

With occurrence coverage, the policy in force when the 2026 event occurred generally responds, assuming the policy covers the event. With claims-made coverage, the policy in force when the patient makes the claim generally responds, and the underlying event must fall within the policy’s applicable retroactive coverage.

This distinction matters when you change carriers, stop practicing, retire, or allow a claims-made policy to lapse. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the American Medical Association explain that extended reporting, often called “tail” coverage, can help address claims that arrive after a claims-made policy ends.

AAC’s current FAQ states that its claims-made option converts to occurrence coverage without charge after ten years. AAC also states that practitioners moving from another claims-made policy may qualify for retroactive coverage, subject to underwriting. Because policy terms can change, verify the current policy wording and transition provisions before you rely on those features.

What other coverage might your practice need?

Professional liability does not address every business risk.

Premises and general liability

Premises liability can address certain non-malpractice injuries or property-damage allegations that occur in the treatment area. For example, a patient could slip on a wet floor or trip over a hazard.

AAC explains that its general liability coverage can extend beyond the immediate treatment area. Depending on the policy terms, it can address risks such as injuries to invited guests, certain personal-injury claims, medical expenses, products liability, and fire or water legal liability.

If you lease space, share a clinic, or regularly welcome patients and other visitors, ask whether your premises or general liability coverage matches your contractual and operational responsibilities.

Business personal property

Business personal property coverage can address certain losses involving business equipment and furnishings that do not form permanent parts of the building. AAC currently describes coverage for items such as treatment tables and furniture, with a $10,000 limit and $500 deductible. Practitioners can request higher limits.

Ask one practical question: If a covered event damages or destroys the equipment you need to operate, what coverage responds?

Additional insureds and practice entities

Landlords, hospitals, clinics, or other organizations may ask you to add them as additional insureds. AAC explains that practitioners can request additional-insured coverage by endorsement and that the policy can treat limits differently depending on the circumstances.

Your professional corporation or other business entity presents a separate issue. Review the policy structure with AAC or your insurance professional so the named insureds and entities match your actual practice structure.

Preferred, Elite, and risk-management options

AAC currently describes Preferred as its standard program. Under the current program description, Elite provides a 30% discount when practitioners agree to use an arbitration form and informed-consent form with patients. The council also says its policy does not universally require arbitration and informed consent, although state requirements and clinical circumstances can vary.

Do not use a discount as a substitute for understanding the forms. Review each document, make sure it fits your practice, and confirm applicable state requirements.

A practical policy-review checklist

Before you buy or renew acupuncture professional liability insurance, ask:

What professional services and modalities does the policy cover?
What exclusions or endorsements apply to my practice?
Does the professional liability policy use a claims-made or occurrence form?
If it uses claims-made coverage, what is the retroactive date and what happens when the policy ends?
What reporting obligations apply if I learn about an incident or complaint?
Do I need premises or general liability in addition to professional liability?
Do I need business personal property coverage?
Does my landlord, clinic, employer, or another organization require additional-insured status?
Does the policy correctly reflect my practice entity and ownership structure?
What liability limits, deductibles, program conditions, and current premiums apply?

Your answer will depend on the actual policy, your practice structure, the services you provide, and applicable state requirements—not simply on the name of the coverage.

The bottom line

Choosing an acupuncture insurance policy type starts with understanding the risks you want to transfer. Professional liability addresses allegations involving professional services. Premises or general liability can address certain non-malpractice risks associated with the business and premises. Business personal property can address covered losses involving equipment and furnishings. Claims-made and occurrence answer a different question: When does the professional liability policy respond?

If you are reviewing your coverage, read the declarations, endorsements, exclusions, and applicable policy wording—not just the quote. Then ask the insurer to explain any provision that affects your services, practice entity, transition between carriers, or retirement plans.

Talk with AAC about your coverage options

The American Acupuncture Council provides acupuncture-focused professional liability information, coverage options, risk-management resources, and quote assistance. If you are comparing policies or reviewing an existing policy, AAC can help you identify available options and explain the program terms.

Educational disclaimer: This article provides educational information only. It does not provide legal, insurance, financial, or clinical advice. The actual policy, endorsements, exclusions, conditions, and applicable law govern insurance coverage. State requirements and available coverage can vary.

AAC resources

References

National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Medical Malpractice Insurance. Updated April 1, 2026. NAIC
American Acupuncture Council. Frequently Asked Questions. AAC FAQ
American Acupuncture Council. Coverage Options. AAC Coverage Options
American Acupuncture Council. AAC Policy. AAC Policy
American Medical Association. Hospital & residency program closure implications FAQs. AMA

Acupuncture Malpractice Claims: What Practitioners Need to Know

Acupuncture is generally considered a safe treatment when practiced by appropriately trained professionals, but no clinical procedure is risk-free. For acupuncturists, a patient complaint or unexpected adverse event does not automatically mean malpractice occurred. The more useful question is whether the practitioner followed applicable standards, recognized and managed risk, documented the care, communicated appropriately, and responded properly if a problem developed.

Understanding those responsibilities before a claim arises can help acupuncture practitioners reduce preventable risk and respond more effectively when an unexpected event occurs.

What can lead to an acupuncture malpractice claim?

Acupuncture-related adverse events range from minor, transient reactions to rare but serious injuries. A systematic review of prospective clinical studies found that most reported adverse events were mild, with bleeding, pain, or treatment-site flare among the most common. Serious adverse events were uncommon, although the authors emphasized that appropriate medical competence is necessary when an adverse event requires medical management.

Other published reviews have described reported events including infection, syncope, tissue or organ injury, and other complications. Importantly, a reported adverse event is not the same thing as proof of negligence. Whether a practitioner may be liable depends on the facts, applicable law, the standard of care, causation, and damages.

Where risk management matters most

Patient screening and clinical assessment

Before treatment, practitioners should obtain an appropriate history and assess factors relevant to treatment safety, including medications, allergies, relevant medical conditions, bleeding risk, and other contraindications or precautions within the practitioner’s scope and training. The World Health Organization’s benchmarks for acupuncture emphasize patient assessment, informed consent, controlled needling technique, infection prevention, documentation, and recognition of when referral is appropriate.

Needle technique and treatment safety

Needle depth, location, angle, manipulation, and patient response matter. Extra caution is appropriate around vital organs, major vessels, and nerve structures. Practitioners should use appropriate infection-prevention procedures and follow applicable professional, facility, and regulatory requirements.

The WHO benchmarks specifically recommend informing patients about potential benefits and risks, obtaining informed consent, controlling needle depth near vital structures, ensuring all needles are removed, documenting treatment, and providing appropriate post-treatment advice.

Informed consent

A signed consent form is useful, but informed consent is more than a signature. The patient should receive understandable information about the treatment and material risks relevant to the proposed care, have an opportunity to ask questions, and voluntarily agree to proceed. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and clinical circumstance, so practitioners should confirm the rules that apply to their practice.

Documentation

Good records should allow another qualified professional to understand what the patient presented with, what was assessed, what treatment was provided, how the patient responded, and what follow-up or referral was recommended. AAC guidance recommends documenting history, medications and allergies, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment plan, treatment details, patient education, referrals, re-examinations, and other clinically relevant information.

Records should be contemporaneous, specific to the actual visit, and signed or authenticated as required. Avoid relying on identical “cookie-cutter” notes that do not reflect the patient’s presentation or the treatment actually delivered.

What should you do if a patient reports an injury?

First, focus on patient safety and appropriate clinical evaluation. If symptoms suggest a potentially serious condition or fall outside your competence, arrange appropriate medical assessment or referral.

At the same time, preserve the clinical record and document relevant facts objectively. Do not alter prior notes to make them appear more complete after an event. If a patient threatens a claim, sends a demand, or reports the matter to a licensing authority, promptly follow the reporting requirements and claims procedures associated with your professional-liability policy and obtain appropriate legal guidance.

Avoid speculation about fault or making promises about legal or financial outcomes. A claim is an allegation, not a finding that malpractice occurred.

Why professional liability coverage still matters

Risk management and insurance serve different purposes. Safe technique, patient screening, informed consent, documentation, communication, and timely referral can reduce avoidable risk. Professional liability insurance provides a separate layer of financial and legal protection when a covered claim or proceeding occurs, subject to the policy’s terms, limits, exclusions, and conditions.

AAC describes its professional-liability program as being designed specifically for acupuncturists and states that its claims and risk-management resources include acupuncture-specific experience. Practitioners should review their actual policy and confirm what coverage applies to their services, scope of practice, limits, reporting requirements, and any claims-made or occurrence provisions.

Does an adverse event automatically mean malpractice?

No. An adverse event can occur even when care was appropriate. Conversely, a preventable injury may raise questions about whether the applicable standard of care was met. The distinction requires a fact-specific assessment of the treatment, patient factors, applicable professional and legal standards, causation, and resulting harm.

What can practitioners do now?

Review patient intake and screening procedures.
Keep informed-consent discussions understandable and document the discussion when appropriate.
Document each treatment accurately and promptly.
Review infection-prevention and sharps-safety procedures.
Know the limits of your training and scope of practice, and establish referral pathways.
Make sure your professional-liability coverage matches your current services and practice structure.
Know how and when your insurer requires notice of a claim, incident, demand, or other proceeding.

Frequently asked questions

What are common acupuncture-related adverse events?

Published evidence describes minor events such as bleeding, pain, and treatment-site reactions as common, while serious events are uncommon. Infection, syncope, and tissue or organ injury have also been reported.

Can a patient file a malpractice claim even if the practitioner believes the treatment was appropriate?

Yes. A claim is an allegation that must be evaluated under the law and facts applicable to the case. The existence of a claim does not by itself establish negligence.

How important are patient records in a malpractice matter?

They are important because contemporaneous records can show what the patient reported, what the practitioner assessed, what treatment was provided, how the patient responded, and what instructions or referrals were given. Documentation cannot guarantee a particular legal outcome, but incomplete or inaccurate records can make a defensible account of care more difficult.

Does the deadline for filing a malpractice claim vary by state?

Yes. Filing deadlines and procedural requirements vary by jurisdiction and by the type of claim. Practitioners should not rely on a general national deadline; a specific legal matter should be evaluated under the law applicable to that case.

Conclusion

The best response to acupuncture malpractice risk is neither complacency nor alarm. Acupuncture has a substantial safety literature, but preventable complications and allegations of negligence can still create clinical, professional, and financial consequences.

Practitioners can strengthen their position by combining sound clinical technique with careful screening, meaningful informed consent, accurate documentation, appropriate referral, and professional-liability coverage that fits the practice. Those measures help protect patients first—and help practitioners respond responsibly if an unexpected event becomes a complaint or claim.

Learn more from the American Acupuncture Council

If you are reviewing your malpractice coverage or want to understand AAC’s risk-management and claims resources, visit the AAC Claims Service & Risk Management page or review the AAC Policy information. You can also review AAC’s guidance on proper patient records.

Educational disclaimer: This article is provided for general educational and risk-management information. It is not legal advice, medical advice, or a substitute for applicable state law, professional standards, insurer guidance, or advice from a qualified attorney or other appropriate professional. Insurance coverage depends on the actual policy terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions.

References

World Health Organization. WHO benchmarks for the practice of acupuncture. 2021. WHO.
Witt CM, et al. Safety of acupuncture: results of a prospective observational study with 229,230 patients. Forschende Komplementärmedizin. 2009. PubMed.
Chan H, et al. Acupuncture-related adverse events: systematic review and meta-analyses of prospective clinical studies. 2021. PubMed.
Xu J, et al. Adverse effects associated with acupuncture therapies: an evidence mapping from 535 systematic reviews. 2023. PubMed.
American Acupuncture Council. Proper Patient Records.
American Acupuncture Council. Claims Service & Risk Management.

Can a Minor Acupuncture Complication Become a Major Problem?

Acupuncture is generally associated with a low rate of serious adverse events, but “minor” does not mean “unimportant.” A small bleed, bruising, dizziness, fainting, or unexpected pain may resolve without lasting harm. However, an event can require additional assessment, affect the patient’s confidence, or become a professional-liability issue if it is not recognized, communicated, documented, or managed appropriately. The goal is not to practice defensively. It is to build a consistent process for patient safety and risk management.

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What the evidence says about acupuncture complications

Prospective evidence supports the overall safety of acupuncture while showing that adverse events are not zero. A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis found at least one adverse event in about 9.31% of patients undergoing an acupuncture series and 7.57% of treatments. The most frequent events were minor, with bleeding, pain, or flare at the needling site accounting for about half of reported events. The review estimated serious adverse events at 7.98 per million treatments, although the authors emphasized substantial heterogeneity in study methods and adverse-event definitions.

A 2024 review likewise concluded that serious acupuncture-related adverse events are rare and identified pneumothorax, nerve injury, heart injury, abdominal-organ injury, infection, and needle breakage among the important serious events reported in the literature. Common minor events included bruising, hematoma, bleeding, dizziness, fainting, tiredness, and residual needling pain.

Case-report literature should be interpreted differently from prospective incidence studies. Case reports can identify rare but important complications, but they cannot establish how frequently those events occur. For example, systematic reviews of case reports have documented pneumothorax and other organ or tissue injuries, reinforcing the importance of anatomy, appropriate needle depth and direction, sterile technique, and clinical vigilance.

When a minor event can become a bigger problem

A minor reaction does not automatically mean negligence or malpractice. The clinical event and the legal question are separate. A patient can experience an expected or recognized adverse reaction even when care was appropriate. Conversely, a seemingly small event can become more consequential when follow-up is missed, warning symptoms are minimized, the patient is not given appropriate instructions, or the record does not accurately describe what occurred.

From a risk-management perspective, the critical transition is often not the initial event but what happens next. Consider a patient who becomes lightheaded after treatment. The immediate response may be straightforward. The risk increases if the episode is not assessed, the patient is allowed to leave before it is appropriate, the event is not documented, or the patient later reports worsening symptoms and cannot understand what happened or whom to contact.

The same principle applies to bleeding, bruising, increased pain, suspected infection, retained or broken needles, or symptoms that could signal a more serious injury. The appropriate response depends on the clinical circumstances and the practitioner’s scope, training, and applicable law.

Five practical risk-management habits

1. Document the treatment. Record the relevant history, examination findings, treatment performed, points or regions treated, patient response, and clinically significant adverse events. AAC emphasizes the importance of accurate patient records because documentation can become important if a complaint or claim later arises.

2. Explain foreseeable reactions. Patients should understand what they may experience after treatment and what symptoms warrant contacting the practice or seeking medical evaluation. Communication should be understandable and consistent with the actual treatment provided.

3. Use informed consent appropriately. AAC advises using a professionally prepared informed-consent process, discussing the form with the patient, answering questions, and noting in the record that the discussion occurred. Requirements vary by state, so practitioners should confirm the rules that apply to their practice.

4. Recognize when referral or escalation is appropriate. Acupuncture practice does not eliminate the need for medical assessment when symptoms fall outside the practitioner’s competence or suggest a potentially serious condition. WHO’s acupuncture benchmarks emphasize stepwise treatment procedures, appropriate infrastructure, and safety practices.

5. Have a plan for complaints and claims. If a patient reports an unexpected injury or threatens a claim, avoid speculation or admissions about legal responsibility. Preserve the clinical record, communicate professionally, and follow the procedures of your professional-liability carrier or legal advisers.

Why prevention and insurance are complementary

Good risk management should come before insurance. Sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, appropriate needle selection and depth, patient screening, informed consent, clear aftercare instructions, accurate documentation, and timely referral all reduce avoidable risk.

Insurance serves a different function. It helps provide financial and legal protection when a claim or other covered proceeding occurs. AAC describes its risk-management and claims service as part of its broader member support, with specialized experience in acupuncture-related professional liability. Coverage terms vary, so practitioners should review the actual policy rather than relying on general statements about insurance.

A practical takeaway for acupuncturists

The safest approach is neither to assume that acupuncture is risk-free nor to treat every adverse event as evidence of malpractice. Instead, treat every unexpected reaction as a clinical communication and documentation opportunity. Assess the patient, respond within your competence and scope, give appropriate follow-up instructions, document what happened, and escalate care when indicated.

That approach protects the patient first. It also creates a clearer record of the care provided if questions arise later. For acupuncture practice owners, a written risk-management process and appropriate professional-liability coverage can provide an additional layer of protection.

Conclusion

Minor acupuncture complications are often transient, but they should never be dismissed. The evidence supports acupuncture as a treatment with relatively uncommon serious adverse events, while also documenting rare but potentially severe complications. For practitioners, the practical lesson is straightforward: use sound clinical technique, communicate foreseeable risks, document care carefully, recognize red flags, and know when referral is necessary. Insurance cannot replace those practices, but appropriate professional-liability coverage can help a practice respond when an unexpected event develops into a complaint or claim.

Learn More from the American Acupuncture Council

Learn more about AAC’s approach to acupuncture risk management, informed consent, and professional-liability protection. Practitioners can review AAC’s risk-management resources and obtain current coverage information directly from the American Acupuncture Council.

References

Educational disclaimer: This article is for educational and professional risk-management information only. It is not medical, legal, insurance, or regulatory advice and does not establish a standard of care. Practitioners should follow applicable law, professional standards, scope-of-practice rules, and the terms of their insurance policy, and obtain qualified advice when needed.