Jurisprudence in Chiropractic: Records, Subpoenas, and Patient Privacy - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Jurisprudence, 1 Hour

Approved for 1 Hour

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate and earn credits towards your license renewal
4. ABetterChiro.com automatically reports your completions to your state board (if applicable) within 14 days

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will strengthen their knowledge of the legal, ethical, and regulatory rules that govern chiropractic practice, enabling them to handle patient records, privacy requirements, subpoenas, and compliance issues with confidence and accuracy.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Distinguish between state and federal laws affecting patient records, privacy, and professional conduct.
• Apply correct procedures for responding to patient record requests, subpoenas, and third-party demands for information.
• Identify common legal pitfalls that can lead to board complaints or penalties and implement strategies to avoid them.
• Integrate privacy compliance into day-to-day clinic operations to protect both patients and the practice.

Who Should Enroll?

• Licensed Chiropractors: Chiropractors seeking to refresh or expand their understanding of legal and ethical requirements that impact daily practice.
  Chiropractic Assistants: Support staff who handle scheduling, patient records, billing, or other administrative functions where legal and privacy compliance is essential.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1322293