BY SIGNING BELOW I CONSENT TO THE PERFORMANCE OF CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS-SPINAL MANIPULATION AND OTHER THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO JOINT MANIPULATION AND MOBILIZATION, SPINAL TRACTION THERAPY, DRY NEEDLING, ELECTRO DRY NEEDLING, PERCUSSION DEVICE THERAPY, LASER THERAPY, EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY, LOCAL CRYOTHERAPY-CRYOSTIMULATION AND THERAPEUTIC TAPING ON ME (OR ON THE ABOVENAMED PATIENT FOR WHOM / AM LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE) BY DR A.A. VICTOR AND HIS ASSOCIATE(S) WHO NOW AND IN THE FUTURE MAY CARE FOR ME IN THIS OFFICE.
I understand that, as in the practice of medicine and other health disciplines, the practice of chiropractic, including spinal manipulation, joint manipulation, and mobilization and spinal traction therapy, may also present some risks, side-effects, adverse effects, and complications, although uncommon, including but not limited to post-soreness, post-stiffness, sprain, strain, fractures, dislocations, and general aggravations of an inflammatory nature or pain. In addition, the practice of additional therapeutic procedures including but not limited to percussion device therapy, laser therapy, Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, local cryostimulation-cryotherapy, dry needling, electro dry needling, and therapeutic taping may also present some risks, side- effects, adverse effects, and complications, although uncommon, including but not limited to post-soreness, post-stiffness, allergic reaction, cryotherapy-induced frostbite, dry needling-induced pneumothorax, and general aggravations of an inflammatory nature or pain.
Reports have documented injury cases to a vertebral artery following neck mobilization and manipulation. Such vertebral artery injury may result in serious neurological injury or stroke. However, this complication is an infrequent event occurring approximately once per two million treatments. In addition, there have been reported cases of disc injuries following spinal manipulative therapy, although no scientific study has ever demonstrated such damages caused by manipulative techniques.
I acknowledge and understand that my Chiropractor will screen me for indications to determine whether I am a candidate for chiropractic spinal manipulation or adjustments or any other therapeutic procedures and treatments offered to the best of his ability. I do not expect the doctor to anticipate all risks, side-effects, adverse effects, and complications during the procedure(s) and treatment(s) that the doctor feels at the time, based upon the facts then known, are in the best interest. However, I acknowledge and understand that I will have an opportunity to discuss with the doctor or their associate the nature and purpose of the chiropractic procedures, based upon the facts then known and considered in my best interest.
I understand that the results of all services offered are not guaranteed. With respect to the services to be rendered to me pursuant to this agreement, I agree that Dr. A A Victor and/or his associate will not be held liable for any harm to me or to my dependents, howsoever caused, whether or not arising out of their negligence.
I understand that not all medical aids and medical aid schemes cover chiropractic services, consultations, and treatments. In the case of insufficient cover by the medical aid or medical aid scheme, the excess fee or total amount owed is due and payable immediately upon completion of the service. I acknowledge and understand that the Chiropractor will discuss with me and decide on the best management strategy for me, including what treatment I require, that the doctor feels at the time, based upon the facts then known, are in the best interest.
I confirm that I have read, or have had read to me, the above consent. I understand that I will have the opportunity to discuss any aspect of this consent with my chiropractor before or during the course of treatment, either in person, telephonically, or via other secure communication. I consent voluntarily to the procedures and treatments described, and acknowledge that my consent may be withdrawn or amended at any time. I further understand that my personal and health information will be processed and stored in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and used only for purposes related to my care and, where applicable, medical aid or legal claims. I acknowledge that by signing this form—whether by handwritten signature on a hard copy or by electronic signature on the online intake form—my consent is valid and binding and carries the same force and effect.