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.
Have You Hugged Your Researcher Today?
The benefits of chiropractic research are affecting the credibility and image of the chiropractic profession every day. The media coverage, the positive political exposure, and the enhanced relations with third-party payers (with dwindling health care dollars) have all been in part the benefits of chiropractic research.
Unfortunately, many in this profession have been riding for free, enjoying the benefits of chiropractic research without contributing their fair share. The medical profession is undoubtedly encouraged and relieved at the apathy of many DCs.
Almost every chiropractic college is involved in conducting research vital to our future. Most of the colleges are coordinating their research through the Consortium for Chiropractic Research (CCR).
How about you? Have you contributed your fair share to chiropractic research?
All you are being asked to do is donate $25. If you really believe that the benefits of chiropractic care need to be better demonstrated, you could go as high as $100.
Take a minute and write a check now. Send it to:
MPI - Chiropractic Research
P.O. Box 6100
Huntington Beach, CA 92615
All proceeds will be donated to the Consortium for Chiropractic Research. You will be glad you did.