Section 6.03. Duty to evaluate and inform.

 

(1)  A chiropractor shall evaluate each patient to determine whether the patient presents a condition that is treatable through chiropractic means. An evaluation shall be based upon an examination appropriate to the presenting patient. In conducting an evaluation, a chiropractor shall utilize chiropractic science as described in s. Chir 4.02 and the principles of education and training of the chiropractic profession.

(2)  If an evaluation indicates a condition treatable by chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall treat the patient using appropriate chiropractic means.

(3)  If an evaluation indicates a condition which is not treatable through chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall inform the patient that the condition is not treatable through chiropractic means and recommend that the patient seek additional advice or care.

(4)  A chiropractor may render concurrent or supportive chiropractic care to a patient, but a chiropractor shall refrain from further chiropractic treatment when a reasonable chiropractor should be aware that the patient's condition will not be responsive to further treatment.

History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.