Download Reference Documents The following reference tools can assist with understanding the consent process and communicating patient information under special circumstances (public health, child abuse, or neglect, and adult abuse, neglect or domestic violence). We have also included the American Chiropractic Association’s Code of Ethics for Doctors of Chiropractic. As a Chiropractic Assistant, understanding the…
Public Health & Public Safety
Healthcare Team Responsibilities As a healthcare team, we are responsible to the community for public health concerns and public safety. We are released from the typical requirement for patient privacy (HIPAA) when community welfare is in the balance. We are actually obligated to report public health concerns and public safety issues to the proper public…
Patient Relationships & Patient Consent
Building Trust As a Chiropractic Assistant (CA), you have the same responsibility as all healthcare professionals – “above all, do no harm.” Patients entrust the doctor and his clinical staff with their well-being when they come to the clinic for help. You are responsible for upholding that trust. Patients have rights, and you can be…
Patient Management & Treatment Pitfalls
In this Rapid Tutorial, you will learn about areas of risk when caring for patients. There are responsibilities required in a patient relationship. As a CA, you are a part of the healthcare team, so you are required to ensure proper fulfillment of actions that protect your patient. They include the patient’s rights, your responsibility…
Ethical Responsibility of a CA
Do the Right Thing As children, we all learned the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. That is the core basics of ethics. Ethics is all about right and wrong as agreed upon by a society or group. In this Rapid Tutorial, you will learn about the relationship…
VA Healthcare & the Chiropractic Clinic
In order to serve veterans in your area you must have a solid understanding of the VA Healthcare system. Chiropractic benefits are often provided through the Community Care Network. The Rapid Tutorial below titled VA Healthcare & the Chiropractic Clinic provides information on the benefits available to veterans. Please note, additional training is available in…