Under the proposal, doctors would only be protected when providing treatments of “autologous mesenchymal stem cells,” which are stem cells derived from the patient's own body. Proceed With CautionSome stem cell researchers, however, say the standards of informed consent could fall short. Stem Cell Clinic in Sunrise, Florida, which in 2015 blinded three women after providing an autologous stem cell treatment marketed as a cure for macular degeneration. If stem cell therapy is a good fit for their condition, then they can move ahead with it,” Barlow said. Similarly, Wyoming doctors shouldn’t have to worry about losing their medical license simply for recommending or providing non-FDA approved stem cell therapy."