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Upcoming Stories
U.S. Department of Transportation Permits DCs to Conduct Physical
Exams of Truck Drivers
The Chiropractic profession has succeeded once again in its efforts
to broaden government recognition of chiropractic when, with the
assistance of the ACA, it persuaded the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) to permit DCs to conduct physical examinations
of commercial truck drivers and to certify them as medically
qualified to drive. This policy reversal will allow DCs to
participate in a program that was limited to medical and osteopathic
doctors only.
Mercy Conference Document on Its Way
At this writing, the Mercy Conference Document has been typeset and
is in the pre-press stage at Aspen Publishers, Inc. By late
September, the document will be mailed to every DC in the country.
Should Non-Chiropractors in Foreign Countries Be Taught
Chiropractic Procedures?
DCs may be interested to know that chiropractic seminars which
"teach chiropractic" to non-DCs are going on in Mexico and Europe.
Should these non-chiropractors be allowed, with only 12 hours of
"training" and no health care background, to "treat" patients? Look
for an upcoming article on whether these chiropractic seminars in
foreign countries promote the chiropractic profession, or destroy
its development in countries which currently lack vital
licensing
laws.
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Chiropractic
DCs in Kentucky who testify as expert medical witnesses are now on
equal footing with MDs and DOs, thanks to a recent Kentucky Supreme
Court ruling. Be watching for further details on the story.
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