Section Chir 6.03 - Duty to evaluate and inform(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.(2) If an evaluation indicates a condition treatable by chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall treat the patient using appropriate chiropractic means.(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.(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.Wis. Admin. Code Chiropractic Examining Board Chir 6.03
Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.Amended by, CR 19-129: am. (1), (3) Register May 2020 No. 773, eff. 6/1/2020