Maryland § 19-318
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 19-318, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-318.
(a) Before a licensee in a private individual, partnership, or group practice provides social work services to a client, the licensee shall provide to the client the following disclosures:
(1) The licensee’s professional identity;
(2) The services which are or may be provided by the licensee and the fees for each service or the hourly rate; and
(3) Sufficient information for a patient to give informed consent regarding the nature of the services to be provided.
(b) The manner of providing these disclosures shall be as follows:
(1) The licensee’s professional identity may be provided by directing the client to the license verification section on the Board’s website;
(2) The licensee’s services and fees may be provided by documented discussion or printed fee schedule; and
(3) Informed consent may be provided by documented discussion or a written form signed by the client which is kept in the client’s file.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 19-318
What does Maryland Code § 19-318 cover?
Section 19-318 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 19-318?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 19-318 apply to my situation?
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