Perhaps you entered chiropractic to inspire, lead, and improve the lives of people. While practicing chiropractic is considered a profession and an occupation, there are frequently more threads of deeper purpose and meaning in almost all doctors’ hearts for service. As doctors of chiropractic, we frequently come to know our patients in friendship and community with special care bonds not found in other healing relationships.
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As chiropractors, we are routinely made aware of the value of a second opinion. We often see patients who have been diagnosed and treated by a medical doctor and, especially when it pertains to a musculoskeletal condition, we disagree with either the MD’s diagnosis or treatment, or both. Our patients are most often pleased they have sought a second opinion from us.
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A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from one of our clients in obvious distress. He indicated that his server had crashed and low and behold, both of his backups also failed. Not only did he lose three years worth of electronic patient records, but every patient’s billing information, payments, and accounting. He was obviously the most worried about what would happen if any insurance carrier were to ask for records during this period of time. Little did he know, this was only the beginning of his nightmare.
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Reimbursement woes are often at the forefront of chiropractic practices that rely heavily on patient insurance for payment. Many chiropractors find their cash flow dependent on the whims of insurance companies and their ever-changing reimbursement policies that bounce up and down like rubber balls. Trouble is – insurance companies seem to be “dropping the ball” more often lately when it comes to chiropractic care, and many chiropractors are being hit hard by state legislation that negatively affects reimbursement as well.
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“The issue of whether chiropractors have a role in the management of patients with visceral disorders is so sensitive politically, and open to exploitation by others saying this is evidence of unscientific practice, that some have questioned whether or not it might be better for the general advancement of the profession to jettison all claims in this area.”
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A physical therapist who is working under your (the DC) clinical supervision relies on your clinical expertise to make patient healthcare decisions.
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Safe operation of higher power class IIIb and IV lasers is not difficult when the laser operator has basic training in laser safety.
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This is the first statement/question on my patient intake form. I have used it for more years than I want to admit. And yet, I continue to be astounded by the response I receive from it from patients.
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