How is the Chiropractic Examining Board different from the WCA? Should I get an attorney if a complaint is filed against me? Does the state track my continuing education hours? What is the scope of practice for a Wisconsin chiropractor? How does the state investigate complaints made against me? I have more than 40 CE hours, may I transfer the excess to the next licensure period? What are the Department of Regulation & Licensing and the Chiropractic Examining Board? May I count CE hours I am required to take as discipline as part of my 40 hr. requirement? What is the best way to respond if a complaint is brought against me? How does the state know if I take all of the required CE? Can the state discipline me if I do not pay child support or taxes? What does it mean to practice with “reasonable skill and safety? What is an example of practicing outside my training, education, or experience? What does it mean to practice outside my scope of practice? What is an example of practicing in an unhealthy or unsafe manner? How do I prove that I attended 40 hours of continuing education? What does the state consider to be a competent exam? Can someone practice under my license? What types of programs does the examining board approve for credit? Can you give me an example of improper sexual contact with a patient? What does it mean for someone to impersonate a chiropractor? Can I refuse care to someone because of his or her race, religion, sex or color? Can you provide a practical example of fraud? How long does it take from the time a complaint is filed until it is resolved? Can I refuse to give a patient their records for any reason? Can you provide a practical example of misrepresentation? What does the state mean when they say I cannot practice in an “impaired” state? What does it mean to falsify patient records? Can you supply some practical guidance against falsifying records? How do I know what the state interprets as the ordinary standard of care? It is against the law for a chiropractor to knowingly provide false information to the board or its representative. Can you give me some practical advice? Must I report disciplinary action against me in another state? What does it mean to provide reasonable supervision over my employees? Must I report a criminal conviction to the board? What is a crime substantially related to chiropractic? It is against the law for a chiropractor to violate a law, or aid or abet the violation of any law substantially related to the practice of chiropractic. What does this mean? If I violate a law, does it automatically mean I will lose my license? May a chiropractor share ownership of their practice with other health care providers? May I count any continuing education program as part of my 40 hour CE requirement? May a chiropractor sign a child’s sports physical certificate? May a chiropractor sign a cross bow hunting permit? Can a parent refuse to have their child immunized? Is it a violation of the law to reveal patient information? Can chiropractors in Wisconsin use homeopathy? How does the state define excessive treatment? Why does it take the state so long to resolve complaints? How long do I have to keep my records? Can I give free adjustments to patients in exchange for a referral?
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