One way to “Invest in Yourself” is through professional advertising. While once frowned on as inappropriate and unseemly for health care professionals, advertising may now be used as a business tool if the rules are carefully followed.
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Rules require that advertisements communicated to the public over television or radio shall be retained for at least three years by the physician. This would include video or audiotape of such promotional material.
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It is unlawful to advertise fee comparisons of available services with those of other persons licensed under the Medical Practice Act, although it is permissible to advertise your own usual and customary fees for routine services.
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Obtaining a license as a chiropractic physician is demanding enough, but the choice of where and how to practice can seem almost as daunting. One of the first issues a physician must confront is whether to operate as a solo practitioner or within a multi-physician setting. The array of available legal arrangements is vast, as is the number of considerations that affect the decision.
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Are blood draws within chiropractic scope in Illinois?
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The definition authorizes doctors of chiropractic to provide advice regarding the use of non-prescription products and to administer atmospheric oxygen.
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It seems obvious that new doctors should become familiar with the laws affecting their practice. Unfortunately, the laws are not always simple to sort out. For those not accustomed to legislative and legal jargon, the wording can be difficult to understand. In addition, there are several different types of legal authority that may apply to a particular topic. Here are the basics:
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Under Illinois law patients may directly examine and obtain copies of their medical records on request, including notes and x-rays. The patient must deliver the request in writing to the health care practitioner. Some doctors are holding copies hostage for unpaid medical service bills.
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