Those chiropactors who were turned on to chiropractic in the late 60’s took upon themselves the mission of changing the world. At least with regard to an understanding of chiorpactic. Here we are now a generation later. Many of the leaders are gone, many have changed themselves and we still have not changed the … Read more
The quality of chiropractic education is, or should be, the sole concern of an accrediting agency. How the accrediting agency determines that quality has always been a rather difficult thing to ascertain. Consequently certain minimum standards are developed and are expected to be reached by the institutions desiring status with the agency. The ultimate … Read more
The idea or principle of live and let live which has been presented to both factions of the chiropractic profession may or may not have merit. but whether it does or not, the idea of having local, state or national organizations that espouse it and attempt to work toward it will simple not work, … Read more
On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee signed a document surrendering the Army of Northern Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant at a farmhouse in a town called Appomattox Court House, Virginia. With that event the great conflict commonly known as the Civil War ended. Much more ended than just a conflict that … Read more
The term “primary health care provider” appears to be a focus of controversy between the different segments of the profession. the mixing element says that the straights are a danger because as primary health care providers, they should diagnose disease and then either treat patients if chiropractic care is appropriate or refer them to … Read more
There has been considerable discussion in recent months concerning whether chiropractors should be in hospitals taking care of patients. Clearly, those within our profession who have a medical objective, the treatment of medical conditions, would want access to a hospital and the use of its facilities. They cannot compete with the medical procedures and … Read more
Any chiropractor who has not been in a coma for the past year is aware of the Mercy Conference that occurred in early 1992. It was an attempt by member of the profession to bring together all schools of though within chiropractic, to develop a set of standards of care for the entire profession. … Read more
Outside in philosophy is the sum total of man’s thinking apart from the recognition of a Wisdom of the Universe and the logical, deductive reasoning that emanates from thatrecognition. Odd, Isn’t It? v8n6 The mixing segment of the profession attempts to set education standards and standards of care for the entire profession yet refuses to undertake … Read more
One of the major problems that faces the straight chiropractic movement is convincing young people entering the colleges and the profession in general of the advantage of practicing straight chiropractic. This problem occurs because many are drawn to the profession for reasons other than those consistent with straight chiropractic. There are basically three reasons why … Read more
There have been numerous instances in history when the practice and the philosophy of chiropractic has confronted the law of the land head on. The earliest example was the very practice itself. In the early 1900’s chiropractors were being arrested left and right for practicing medicine without a license. They maintained their innocence, not denying … Read more