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In the Public Interest

Read ICRS article in April 2022 issue of the WFC Quarterly World Report - CLICK HERE 

 “You didn’t use exact words.”  Any parent has heard this complaint before. So have teachers and health care professionals.

This is not lost on those in chiropractic regulation. How much definition should be in the overarching laws (statutes, acts) or the applicable regulations? Are Codes of Conduct embedded in law and therefore enforceable, or provided as reference by the professional associations? This varies substantially around the world... 
MORE?  CLICK HERE for Entire Article

ICRS News 2022 - Focus on Legislation

To read more, including the results of a preliminary study of trends in legislation, CLICK HERE
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How do we measure the effectiveness of chiropractic regulation? 

​CLICK HERE for summary of 19 / 20 November 2021 Mini Forum
OPENING REMARKS
  • Dr Philippe Larivière, Chair - Federation of Canadian Chiropractic   
  • Mr Nick Jones, Chief Executive and Registrar - General Chiropractic Council (UK)

Why do chiropractors want to give up their autonomy to be regulated?

Read ICRS article in July 2021 issue of the WFC Quarterly World Report - CLICK HERE 
Article:  Some chiropractors view regulation as a guarantee of title protection: to be able to practice legally and to call oneself a chiropractor and restrict others from using that title. Some want regulation as access to payment by national health plans or reimbursement for diagnostic imaging.

For others, the need for regulation becomes apparent when association members confront a single case of a chiropractor operating outside of practice standards that are taken for granted. . .  
MORE?  CLICK HERE for Entire Article
  Chiropractic Board of Australia
  General Chiropractic Council (UK)
  New Zealand Chiropractic Board
  • Longtime NZCB Chair Dr Kristin Grace passes the top office to Dr Tim Cooper
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) cycle
    extended 12 months due to COVID-19. End of year reviews are still required
  • Telehealth Guidelines are available on the NZCB website
  • Policy on Publication of Orders effective April 1, 2020
​​  Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
  National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia
  Association of Chiropractors, Malaysia
  • Reports the Health Ministry expands traditional and complementary medicine services nationwide ​
  • ​Regulations underway
  World Congress of Chiropractic Students
  South Africa Regulators (AHPCSA)
Click on the hyperlinks to access the full stories
JULY 7, 2020  LOS ANGELES TIMES COLUMN
No, a chiropractor can’t cure COVID-19 (or diabetes, for that matter).  State officials say they have received dozens of complaints about chiropractors falsely claiming to be able to treat COVID-19
“The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the state’s regulatory agency, told me that “approximately 40 complaints about COVID-19-related advertisements” have been received by officials since the pandemic began.”
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 USA TODAY 
'We’re not your slaves': Alternative health providers bristle at warning letters about their coronavirus treatments
“Its members are angry at government warning letters that many perceive as an infringement on their right to free speech, free trade and people's control over their health care – and some are ready to fight back.”
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​about Regulation & COVID-19
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Guidance for patients, students, and chiropractors regarding the pandemic virus:
Chiropractic Board of Australia
     COVID-19 vaccination position  
General Chiropractic Council - UK
New Zealand Chiropractic Board
The Councils on Chiropractic Education - International
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board 
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia
World Federation of Chiropractic 
     Statement regarding claims of effectiveness, cure or prevention 

ABOUT THE ICRS

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Chiropractic regulation exists in many countries to protect the public. 

Incorporated in Canada as an international, nonprofit organization, the ICRS is established to support those jurisdictions that have legislative authority to regulate chiropractors, and to assist those who wish to work toward adding the appropriate regulatory structure to protect the public. Anyone interested in the goals of the ICRS is welcome to attend the annual Forum.  
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2009    Montréal, Québec
2010    London, United Kingdom
2011    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2012    Perth, Western Australia
2013    Durban, South Africa
2014    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA
2015    Athens, Greece
2016    Geneva, Switzerland
2017    Washington, D.C. - in conjunction with DC2017
2018    Budapest, Hungary - in conjunction with ECU
​2019    Berlin, Germany - in conjunction with WFC & ECU
2020     Cancelled due to COVID-19
2021      Via Zoom 
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Research

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Proposed and recently adopted legislation affecting chiropractic regulation
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California law requires patients to be informed if doctors (including chiropractors) are on probation with regulatory boards for sexual misconduct

West Virginia law removes offenses described as moral turpitude as basis for license denial unless the underlying crime bears a rational nexus to practice; provides criteria to determine whether criminal conviction has nexus to occupation; authorizes applicants to petition boards for determination as to whether criminal record precludes licensure, more.

West Virginia also waives initial occupational licensing fees for military and low income families

Washington law addresses senior students in chiropractic program practicing under the supervision of approved chiropractor

Regulators making changes to better serve the public.  CLICK HERE to go directly to page - or use RESOURCES tab above.

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The regulatory board may learn about possible misconduct by a licensee or registrant by way of a complaint or sometimes through a media article.
General chiropractic Council - UK
www.gcc-uk.org
On July 5, the chiropractic regulators in the United Kingdom celebrated two noteworthy milestones:
  • 25th Anniversary of Royal Assent, the finalization of the adoption of legislation to recognize and regulate the chiropractic profession
  • 20th Anniversary of the Chiropractic Register
In an insightful article by Ian Hutchinson DC, Registrant 00001, the lively story of the 19 year battle is summarized:  CLICK HERE for more
GCC launches streamlined website - CLICK HERE for features
About the GCC - CLICK HERE for highlights
Chiropractic Board of Australia
​Budapest 2018 - Dr Wayne Minter, president of the Chiropractic Board of Australia, presented an overview of the Australian national scheme, registration standards, codes and guidelines.
  • Australia has more than 700,000 registrants, including over 5,280 chiropractors, 60.9% male
  • Complaints involve male chiropractors 65% of the time - looking to identify risk factors
  • The chairs of the fifteen regulated professions meet every three months on an interprofessional basis to consider new strategies and to ensure a greater degree of harmony in the overall regulatory and public protection process.
Established under the 2009 national law, the functions of the Chiropractic Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency include:
  • registering chiropractors and students
  • developing standards, codes and guidelines for the chiropractic profession
  • handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
  • assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and
  • approving accreditation standards and accredited programs of study.
For more information visit the CBA at https://www.chiropracticboard.gov.au/
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Donna M. (Liewer) Cohen, Executive Director​​
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