Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Washington State Chiro Assoc. to Hold Winter Conference
The Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) will hold its 1997 Winter Conference February 1-2 in Seattle, Washington. The accredited education program of the conference will be emphasize how improved outcomes assessments techniques can help chiropractors stay competitive.
Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO will present "Practical Approach for the 21st Century" on Saturday, February 1st. An author, lecturer, and specialist in chiropractic orthopedics, he will present a full day's program to help chiropractors master assessment techniques that document the quality of their care as a step to improving reimbursements.
On Sunday Feb. 2nd, William Kirkaldy-Willis, MD, emeritus professor of orthopedics, will share the speaker's table with Dean Mierau, DC, FCCSC. The two Canadian colleagues will discuss areas of concern regarding patient care, including when a DC should refer to an MD, or vice versa.
The Sunday program will conclude with a presentation by Silvano Mior, DC, dean of graduate studies at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and Robert Mootz, DC, assistant medical director for chiropractic with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. They will speak about how the demands for accountability from outside the profession are impacting chiropractors.
Thirteen credits are available for the Winter Conference program. To make reservations you may call the WSCA Winter Conference registration line at (206) 244-2681.