The AARP news bulletin continues to offer interesting facts about the myths and truths in the health care field. One that received my recent attention is “The 50 Most Prescribed Drugs”1. It starts with this statement by Betsy Towner, “Prescription drugs …. consume more than 10 percent of the nation’s annual health care costs…. Though… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter Pt VI — The Nasty Truth about Prescription Drugs
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The DCTree Vision—Acknowledge the Strength of Our Heritage
I have seen many changes to the Chiropractic Profession in my 38+ years of clinical practice in Port Angeles, WA. Many of those changes have created improved clinical results. However, the most disturbing change I have witnessed within the profession is the trend toward suppression of the founding principles of chiropractic. Done in an attempt to “fit-in” to… Continue reading The DCTree Vision—Acknowledge the Strength of Our Heritage
The Truth of the Matter PT II — Foundation of Care Plans
Foundation of Care Plans One of the greatest challenges for the clinical application of Chiropractic care lies in the justification of care plans for patients, which become moving targets depending on the intent of the care. We see a wide range of patient care plans across the spectrum of chiropractic offices which creates confusion and… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter PT II — Foundation of Care Plans
The Truth of the Matter Part I — Unreal Practice Expectations
Unreal Practice Expectations I remember the excitement and anticipation I was feeling 50 years ago as I realized my dream of graduation from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College was only 2 months away. I was ready, or at least I thought I was, but what was to come certainly didn’t fit my expectations. I had experienced my… Continue reading The Truth of the Matter Part I — Unreal Practice Expectations