Informed Consent

Why Informed Consent?

Leading Edge Clinic, was built on providing comprehensive and innovative care through an integrative approach. As part of our treatment, we sometimes utilize therapies that are off-label, experimental, or not yet extensively tested for the specific purposes in which we are using them. At the Leading Edge Clinic, we continually refine and evolve our treatment approaches through ongoing research, collaboration with colleagues who have extensive clinical experience using such approaches, followed by careful observation of empiric treatment trials in patients who elect to pursue them under informed consent. When we observe consistent, positive clinical responses without significant or frequent adverse effects, our team reviews these findings during weekly provider meetings to determine whether the therapy should be integrated more formally and broadly into our core treatment modalities. This process allows us to remain at the forefront of medical innovation, employing effective therapeutics even before extensive peer-reviewed evidence has accumulated. 

We believe in transparency and ensuring our patients are fully informed about their treatment options. Therefore, when we suggest therapies that are off-label or experimental, we will engage in thorough discussions with our patients to explain the potential benefits, risks, and uncertainties involved. We take our oath to “Do No Harm” very seriously. Informed consent is not a blanket process. It is individual conversations for a clinician to have with a patient about their specific situation. 

Informed consent will be obtained prior to initiating any such therapies, ensuring that patients make well-informed decisions about their care in collaboration with their clinician. If you are feeling unsure about anything, never hesitate to reach out to your care team for further clarification