What is the Good Faith Exam?

In this episode, Dr. Kate Dee discusses the importance of good faith exams and their role in ensuring patient safety in medical spas. Joined by Polina Riedler, RN and co-founder of Spakinect, the conversation covers how her company provides virtual good faith exams across the country, ensuring compliance with state regulations. They delve into the framework of these exams, explain who is qualified to conduct them, and why they are necessary for any medical procedure, including IV therapies. The episode highlights real-world impacts, such as the tragic case in Texas, and stresses the importance of proper oversight to prevent similar incidents. They also talk about the legal challenges and compliance requirements in the med spa industry, and the necessity of working with reputable companies to avoid cutting corners. Listeners gain insights into how to identify legal and safe practices when seeking aesthetic treatments. Check out the Medspa Mayhem website for more info Purchase Medspa Mayhem on Amazon   Takeaways A good faith exam must be performed before any medical procedure, including botox, IV therapy and lasers Good faith exams are required in every state Good faith exams must be performed by a doctor, a PA or an NP Good Faith Exams consist of a consultation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan Nurses cannot perform Good Faith Exams Unlicensed people cannot practice medicine, cannot perform good faith exams and cannot legally provide any of these treatments Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Understanding Good Faith Exams 01:36 Interview with Polina Redler 04:11 Role of RNs in Med Spas 05:35 Compliance and Legalities in Med Spas 17:11 IV Therapy and Its Risks 23:27 Ensuring Safety in Med Spas 37:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes  Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERELearn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas.Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.comWant the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE  Gift GuideFollower Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedeePlease leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDeeGLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.Med Spa Confidential with Dr. Kate Dee exposes illegal practices, compliance failures, and patient safety risks inside the medical aesthetics industry. Consumers learn how to find licensed injectors, avoid counterfeit products, and make safer treatment decisions. Med spa owners and providers get real accountability, industry standards, and a pa...