Before starting treatment, the client provides what formal agreement?

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Obtaining informed consent before starting treatment is the formal agreement the client gives to proceed after being informed about what will be done, any potential risks, expected outcomes, and alternatives. This ensures the client understands the procedure and agrees willingly, providing both ethical and legal permission to perform the facial massage. Open-ended questions are used to gather information during assessment, not to authorize treatment. Personal space relates to boundaries during the session, and therapist availability is about scheduling. Consent is usually documented in writing or recorded verbally according to policy.