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ACO Risk Management for Chiropractors and Osteopaths: Imaging Guidelines for Conditions Commonly Seenin Practice

Journal: Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy Date: 2003/07, 11(2):Pages: 41-48, type of study: article

Free full text   (https://www.academia.edu/29353919/RISK_MANAGEMENT_FOR_CHIROPRACTORS_AND_OSTEOPATHS_Imaging_Guidelines_for_Conditions_Commonly_Seen_in_Practice)

Keywords:

risk management [2]
chiropractic [96]
osteopathy [460]

Abstract:

This article is the second in a series of articles dealing with risk management in the practise of chiropractic andosteopathy, prepared by the COCA Risk Management Subcommittee.Background: Radiographic examination carries risks that must be weighed against the possible benefits when determining patient care. Objective:The objective of this article is to propose guidelines for these of imaging in chiropractic and osteopathic practice. Discussion:Plain film radiography, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and other forms of imaging are available for use inchiropractic and osteopathic practice in Australia. The astutepractitioner utilises these imaging procedures for clinical decision making in order to make an accurate diagnosis that will determine a patient’s management. This article attempts to guide the practitioner in the proper use of these imaging procedures for different regions of the body.


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