Rule CG-TES-004
Patient quotes and reviews: what rule CG-TES-004 checks
Rule CG-TES-004 is one of the checker's patient quotes and reviews rules. It cites 16 CFR Part 255, 45 CFR 164.508(a)(3). The reason, source and safer wording are below.
CG-TES-004 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
Stories that present results as typical, or that name a person's treatment outcome, need disclosure of what is typical, written consent, and substantiation.
Source: FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255; HIPAA Privacy Rule, 45 CFR 164.508(a)(3)
Safer wording: Show only consented stories with a clear statement of the typical result and its source, and do not imply everyone gets the same outcome.
16 CFR Part 255, 45 CFR 164.508(a)(3) · Needs counsel review
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