New Study Highlights Informed-Consent Inconsistencies
The Clinical Compass (originally the Council on Clinical Guidelines and Practice Parameters – CCGPP) has completed a new national study that “identified significant variations in informed consent requirements for chiropractors across U.S. state, district, and territory licensing jurisdictions.”
Findings are based on a review of all 50 states, one federal district and five U.S. territories. According to the findings, summarized in a Clinical Compass press release, “most jurisdictions (82%) do not specify a required format for informed consent, and many do not provide detailed guidance on what should be included in the consent process. However, a small group of jurisdictions – such as North Carolina and Oregon – offer more comprehensive recommendations, incorporating key elements of the PARQ framework (Procedures, Alternatives, Risks, and Questions).”
The study by Clinton Daniels, DC, MS, et al., “United States Guidance on Informed Consent for Chiropractors: A Review of State Regulator Websites,” is available as full text (open access) at https://tinyurl.com/29u9tpta.
Chiro. Section of APHA Releases Health Promotion CE Webinar
The Chiropractic Health Care (CHC) section of the American Public Health Association has released a webinar on health promotion eligible for continuing-education credit. The 12-hour webinar, funded courtesy of a NCMIC Foundation grant, “covers a variety of topics, such as wellness screening and biopsychosocial aspects of whole health care.”
As of press time, the webinar is available for CE credit through Cleveland University – KC, Life Chiropractic College West, Logan University, Northeast College of Health Sciences, the University of Bridgeport, Southern California University of Health Sciences, the American Chiropractic Association, the Arkansas Chiropractic Physicians Association, the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, the Delaware Chiropractic Association, the Kansas Chiropractic Association, and the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association.
Affiliated with a chiropractic educational institution or state / national association that isn’t on this list? Contact Dr. Thomas Ventimiglia, CHC webinar chair, at DrThomasRVentimiglia@gmail.com.
ACA VP of Health Policy / Advocacy
Brandy Spauling, DC, is the American Chiropractic Association’s new vice president of health policy and advocacy. Dr. Spauling served six years as executive director / CEO of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association, serves on the ChiroCongress board of directors, and has operated a private practice in Chillicothe, Ohio, for 20 years.
“With her deep understanding of both policy and practice, Brandy is uniquely positioned to elevate our voice and impact in the health policy arena,” said ACA CEO Karen Silberman in a release announcing Dr. Spaulding’s appointment.
New TCC Dean of Academics
Texas Chiropractic College has announced the appointment of Dr. Saleh Saleh as dean of academics, effective Aug. 11, 2025. Dr. Saleh previously served as head of the Chiropractic Department and senior lecturer at International Medical University in Malaysia, assisting in the development and implementation of the southeast Asian country’s first accredited chiropractic curriculum.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Saleh as our new Dean of Academics,” said TCC President Dr. Sandra Hughes in a TCC press release. “His visionary leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and proven track record of advancing educational initiatives will propel our institution to new heights of scholarly achievement.”
