Category: Frequently Asked Questions

An Opioid Epidemic Toolbox

by ICS Staff | Feb 7, 2024 | Clinical, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Opioid and Drug Use Disorder, zall | 0 |

Prescription opioid deaths are increasing, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to integrate chiropractic care and educate patients on nonpharmacologic pain management.

Compliant Advertising of Specialty Certifications

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 24, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The use of specialty and certification acronyms with your name is considered advertising under the Medical Practice Act. Read more to learn how and when you may promote these credentials compliantly.

Treating at Free Clinics and in Emergencies: Good Samaritan Law

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 10, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Good Samaritan law, therefore, applies in your office if a no-fee emergency should arise. What is an “emergency” in that context?

Injections and Off Label Products

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 3, 2024 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society addresses uncertainties in scope of practice for injections, emphasizing the lack of specificity in the Medical Practice Act and guiding practitioners on appropriate non-prescription product use.

MAY I GIVE GIFTS TO PATIENTS TO THANK THEM FOR REFERRING NEW PATIENTS TO MY OFFICE?

by ICS Staff | Jan 3, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Gifts for patient referrals violate state and federal laws. Express gratitude with thank-you notes without mentioning patient details to comply with privacy laws. Read the article for more!