chiropractic patient progress report

This Progress Report is to inform you that a mutual patient is receiving chiropractic care. As indicated below, this patient is under active care, receiving up to 5 visits to date, or has recently been discharged. You will receive an updated report if the patient has a significant re-injury, exacerbation, or change of condition during this same calendar year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the address below or by telephone. Thank you.

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What is a progress evaluation in chiropractic care?

Progress Evaluation and Assessment Form Periodic evaluations and a thorough chiropractic assessment of each patient’s progress is important for you, patients andany involved third party. Documenting this procedure is an essential part of being accountable to your treatment plan. Your Chiropractic Assessment and Evaluation

What is an updated chiropractic patient history?

Use this Updated Chiropractic Patient History to record changes in their symptoms and produce a written assessment of the progress of their chiropractic care. This is a versatile form, ideal for any one or more of the following circumstances: Progress evaluation for the patient’s current chief complaint

How many pages is the chiropractic care guide?

This 45 page document includes a section on chiropractic “listings”, indicators of chronicity, and an extensive list of commonly used abbreviations. This section reviews a variety of Guidelines from State, National, and International Associations covering all aspects of care and documentation.

Are your chiropractic records missing or inadequate?

The 2005 HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report, however, warned that 94 percent of chiropractic records are missing or inadequately present some key elements — evaluation, a treatment plan, medical necessity, and/or contraindications to treatment.

What is a chiropractic report of findings?

The chiropractic report of findings is the cumulative byproduct of many aspects of a chiropractor's belief system, confidence, knowledge and compassion for the patient. It's a culmination of everything, and the patient will know immediately if this is an office they feel good about or not.

What are the 3 phases of chiropractic care?

The Three Stages of Chiropractic CareInitial Intensive Care (pain/symptom management)Rehabilitative/Corrective Care (improved function/spinal changes)Wellness/Elective Care (non-symptomatic/preventative care measures)

What do chiropractors believe causes problems in the body?

Chiropractors believe one of the main causes of pain and disease is the misalignment of the vertebrae in the spinal column (this is called a chiropractic subluxation).

What is the most important phase of chiropractic care?

Acute care is the 'foundational' phase of care. This typically applies to patients who are desperate to feel better from an injury or condition that is causing pain or functional immobility.

What is an ROF in chiropractic?

Next to the initial consultation, your Report of Findings (ROF) is the single most important interaction with a patient. At a consultation, they decide if they like you. In the ROF, they will decide if they trust you. It can be the determining factor in conversion and retention.

Why do doctors not like chiropractors?

Medical doctors have limited knowledge of anything related to the musculoskeletal system & Chiropractors have limited knowledge regarding pharmaceuticals. If you were to visit a medical doctor suffering back pain, strains, sprains and more you will most likely be instructed to take painkillers.

Why are chiropractors considered quacks?

Myth #1: Chiropractors Are Quacks These complaints are false. Chiropractors are real doctors, and they undergo extensive training in science, health, and the human body. In fact, the average chiropractor spends at least four years in a professional program before receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

What are the disadvantages of chiropractic therapy?

Serious complications associated with chiropractic adjustment are overall rare, but may include:A herniated disk or a worsening of an existing disk herniation.Compression of nerves in the lower spinal column.A certain type of stroke after neck manipulation.

PROGNOSIS

The duration of a patient’s care depends on the diagnosis and on various factors such as the severity of injury, the chronicity of the condition, previous care, the general health of the patient, age, actual tissue damaged, etc.; however, there are general patterns that we commonly see in practice in which we can place value on their clinical worth..

Step One

Make a sound diagnosis and decide which graph the patient’s course will take.

Step Two

Plot the re-evaluation results and determine if the progress is acceptable.

Step Three

Show the patient their progress level and where they are expected to be next month.

How to Show a Patient's Pre- and Post sEMG Scan

Open the folder and attach their original (or previous) scan to the adhesive strip along the inside top edge. Secure their newest scan to the adhesive strip just below the horizontal fold. With both scans side-by-side you're ready to explain what’s better, what’s different and what hasn’t changed. But first, ask them.

Review the Back Panel Text to Stimulate Referrals

If you are experiencing results from safe and natural chiropractic care, we hope you'll share your experience with those you love. It's the nicest way to say thank you. Chiropractic doesn't benefit from the billions spent by the pharmaceutical industry promoting the latest drug.