Chapter Chir 6

Chir 6.02(15)(f) (f) Includes reference to or implies specialization or certification in an area of specialty other than nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor has a postgraduate degree in the area of specialty conferred by an institution accredited by either the Council on Chiropractic Education or an accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education, or unless all of the following apply to the chiropractor’s specialty:

Chir 6.02(15)(f)1. 1. The specialty is recognized by a council of the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.

Chir 6.02(15)(f)2. 2. The specialty requires at least 300 hours of postgraduate credit hours and passage of a written examination approved by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.

Chir 6.02(15)(f)3. 3. The title applied to the specialty by the chiropractor is the title applied by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association.

Chir 6.02(15)(g) (g) Includes reference to or implies advanced training or certification in an area of advanced training other than nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor has a postgraduate degree in the area of advanced training conferred by an institution accredited by either the Council on Chiropractic Education or an accrediting agency recognized by the United States department of education, or unless the chiropractor has successfully completed a postgraduate training program meeting all of the following requirements:

Chir 6.02(15)(g)1. 1. The program is one, unified program approved by the American Chiropractic Association or the International Chiropractors Association, or one, unified program at a college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education and approved by the board.

Chir 6.02(15)(g)2. 2. The program consists of at least 100 hours of training in the area in which the chiropractor claims advanced training.

Chir 6.02(15)(g)3. 3. The program requires successful completion of a written examination.

Chir 6.02(15)(gm) (gm) Includes reference to or implies specialization, advanced training, or certification in nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor is certified under ch. Chir 12.

Chir 6.02(15)(h) (h) Appears in any classified directory, listing, or other compendium under a heading that, when considered together with the advertisement, has the capacity or tendency to be deceptive or misleading with regard to the profession or professional status of the chiropractor.

Chir 6.02(15)(i) (i) Implies that the chiropractic services provided will result in emotional or spiritual benefits.

Chir 6.02(16) (16) Aiding, abetting, or permitting unlicensed persons in the practice of chiropractic.

Chir 6.02(17) (17) Failing to exercise a reasonable degree of supervision over subordinate employees.

Chir 6.02(18) (18) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license through fraud or misrepresentation, or making any material misstatement, omission, or falsification in connection with an application for a license, registration, or renewal.

Chir 6.02(19) (19) Refusing upon request to cooperate in a timely manner with the board’s investigation of a complaint lodged against a licensee. Licensees taking longer than 30 days to respond to a request from the board or its representative shall have the burden of demonstrating that they have acted in a timely manner.

Chir 6.02(20) (20) Knowingly providing false information to the board or its representative.

Chir 6.02(21) (21) Failing to notify the board of having a chiropractic license, certificate, permit, or registration granted by any other jurisdiction subject to disciplinary action.

Chir 6.02(22) (22) Having a license, certificate, permit, or registration granted by another jurisdiction to practice as a chiropractor limited, suspended, revoked, or subject to any other disciplinary action.

Chir 6.02(23) (23) Failing to notify the board of any criminal conviction, the circumstances of which relate substantially to the practice of chiropractic.

Chir 6.02(24) (24) Being convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of chiropractic.

Chir 6.02(25) (25) Violating any provision of ch. 446, Stats., or any rule or order of the board.

Chir 6.02(26) (26) Violating, or aiding or abetting the violation of, any law substantially related to the practice of chiropractic.

Chir 6.02(27) (27) Failing to maintain patient records for a minimum period of 7 years after the last treatment or after the patient reaches the age of majority, whichever is longer.

Chir 6.02(28) (28) Failing to release patient health care records to a patient in accordance with s. 146.83, Stats.

Chir 6.02(29) (29) Negating the co-payment or deductible provisions of a contract of insurance by agreeing to forgive any or all of the patient’s obligation for payment under the contract, unless the chiropractor reduces the chiropractor’s claim to the insurance carrier in regard to that patient by an equal proportion.

Chir 6.02 Note Note: It is no violation of this rule for a chiropractor to adjust fees, but the fee charged must be accurately reported to any third party payor. It is no violation of this rule for a chiropractor to provide treatment without any charge.

Chir 6.02(30) (30) Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance, violating rules of conduct, or otherwise cheating or acting dishonestly with regard to any examination required for the granting of a license or registration to practice chiropractic.

Chir 6.02(31) (31) Making a representation likely to create an unjustified expectation about the results of a nutritional counseling service or procedure.

Chir 6.02 History History: Cr. Register, December, 1984, No. 348, eff. 1-1-85; am. (4), Register, October, 1989, No. 406, eff. 11-1-89; cr. (27) and (28), Register, January, 1992, No. 433, eff. 2-1-92; cr. (29), Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; am. (7), Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; am. (27), Register, May, 1997, No. 497, eff. 6-1-97; r. and recr. (15), Register, November, 1997, No. 502, eff. 12-1-97; am. (18), cr. (30), Register, September, 1999, No. 525, eff. 10-1-99; CR 03-082: am. (14) Register July 2004 No. 583, eff. 8-1-04; CR 06-051: cr. (31) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 19-129: am. (intro.), (1), (4) to (6), (9) to (11), (15) (intro.), (f), (g), cr. (15) (gm), am. (15) (h), (16), (18), (19), (21), (22), (26), (27), (29), (30) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.

Chir 6.03 Chir 6.03 Duty to evaluate and inform.

Chir 6.03(1) (1) A chiropractor shall evaluate each presenting patient to determine whether a condition exists 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 defined in s. Chir 4.02 (1), and the principles of education and training of the chiropractic profession.

Chir 6.03(2) (2) If an evaluation indicates a condition treatable by chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall treat the patient using appropriate chiropractic means.

Chir 6.03(3) (3) If an evaluation indicates a condition that is not treatable through chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall inform the patient the condition is not treatable through chiropractic means and recommend the patient seek additional advice or care.

Chir 6.03(4) (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.

Chir 6.03 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00; CR 19-129: am. (1), (3) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6-1-20.