To provide for the most effective healing environment, most effective application of chiropractic procedures, and the strongest possible doctor-patient relationship, it is our wish to provide each patient with a set of parameters and declarations that will facilitate the goal of optimum health through chiropractic.
To that end, we ask that you acknowledge the following point regarding chiropractic care and the services that are offered through this clinic:
A. Chiropractic is a very specific science, authorized by law to address spinal health concerns and needs. Chiropracticisa separate and distinct science, art and practice. It is not the practice of medicine.
B.Chiropractic seeks to maximize the inherent healing power of the human body by restoring normal nerve functions through the adjustment of spinal subluxation(s Subluxations are deviations from normal spinal structures and configurations that interfere with normal nerve processes.
C. The chiropractic adjustment process, as defined in the law of this jurisdiction, involves the application of a specific directional thrust to a region or regions of the spine with the specific intent of re-positioning misaligned spinal segments. This is a safe, effective procedure applied over one million times each day Doctor of Chiropractic in the United States alone.
D. A thorough chiropractic examination and evaluation is part of the standard chiropractic procedure. The goal of this process is to identify any spinal health problems and chiropractic needs. If during this process, any condition or question outside the scope of chiropractic is identified, you will receive a prompt referral to an appropriate provider or specialist, according to the initial indications of the need.
E.Chiropractic does not seek to replace or compete with your medical, dental or other type(s) of health professionals. They retain responsibility for care and management of medical conditions. We do not offer advice regarding treatment prescribed by others.
F. Your compliance with care plans, home and self-care, etc., is essential to maximum healing and optimal health though chiropractic
G.We invite you to speak frankly to the doctor on any matter related to your care at this facility, its nature, duration, or cost, in what we work to maintain as a supporting, open environment.
By my signature below, I have read and fully understand the above statements.
Allquestions regarding the doctor's objectives pertaining to my care in this office have been answered to my satisfaction. I therefore accept chiropractic care on this basis.