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The chiropractic doctor.

J R Jamison
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Chiropractors as autonomous consulting professionals, acting as a portal of entry into the health care system, have a scope of practice which is diagnostically unlimited but therapeutically restricted. Chiropractic therapy is confined to natural means of intervention. Included in the health care responsibilities of primary contact practitioners is the requirement that they serve as a health relevant information source for their patients and clients. Chiropractors are achieving disease intervention by participating in the health education of their patients. Modern chiropractic doctors are teaching clinicians. In line with chiropractic philosophy, their perspective is holistic. In order to minimise intrusion upon the practice of their clinical expertise, health education tools are recommended and used by busy practitioners with a health promotion conscience.

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J R Jamison. 1985. The chiropractic doctor.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4078504/

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