VOCA Victims of Chiropractic Abuse
Injured patients want new rules for chiropractors
March 3, 2007
 
HARTFORD, Conn. - State lawmakers are considering legislation requiring chiropractors to inform patients in writing and verbally of the risks and possible side effects of their treatments.

Chiropractors in Connecticut say the legislation is unnecessary and unfair. They argue that a state law requiring a patient to give informed consent before a procedure is excessive because the risk of injury and death is statistically remote.

And they say chiropractors' malpractice insurance premiums, which are much smaller than what doctors and others in the medical profession pay, prove that the risks are small. Another bill would require Connecticut's Insurance Department to make public information regarding medical malpractice claims against chiropractors.

A state chiropractic association opposes that legislation. The state Public Health Department currently collects data about closed claims regarding physicians, surgeons, hospitals, advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
 
 
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