A behavior analyst must obtain informed consent from the client or the client's legal guardian before initiating services. The informed consent must be in writing, signed by the client, and include, at a minimum, the following: (1) consent for the behavior analyst to engage in activities that directly affect the client; (2) the goals, purposes, and procedures of the proposed services; (3) the factors that may impact the duration of the proposed services; (4) the applicable fee schedule for the proposed services; (5) the significant risks and benefits of the proposed services; (6) the behavior analyst's limits under section 148.9991 , including, if applicable, information that the behavior analyst is developing competence in the proposed service, method, or procedure, and alternatives to the proposed service, if any; and (7) the behavior analyst's responsibilities if the client terminates the service. If there is a substantial change in the nature or purpose of a service, the behavior analyst must obtain a new informed consent from the client. Informed consent is not required when a behavior analyst is providing emergency or crisis services. If services continue after the emergency or crisis has abated, informed consent must be obtained.
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