Every state has medical practices acts which define what constitutes the practice of medicine.
Such a form discloses what your professional training and standards of practice are, and informs a client of what is to be expected from both parties. This form should not be misinterpreted as protecting a practitioner from legal action as it does not. It is designed to maximize the clarity of intent between the practitioner and the client, as well as to minimize the chance for client dissatisfaction that can lead to subsequent legal action. The herbal practitioner must be aware that if they are involved in the diagnosis or treatment of disease, then they can be persecuted for practicing medicine without a license. Many times the services or results expected by the client were not met, or issues regarding reimbursement may arise.