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The Practice Management Controversy

Dr. Peter G. Fernandez and Attorney Michael Schroeder to Present the Issues at June 12 Meeting of Orange County Chiropractic Society
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

A spokesperson for the Orange Country Chiropractic Society in Southern California, confirmed that Dr. Peter G. Fernandez, president of PMA, and attorney, Michael J. Schroeder have agreed to attend their June 12, meeting in Santa Ana, California to discuss the practice management issues.

Master of Ceremonies, Brian Porteous, D.C. announced that both Dr. Fernandez and attorney, Schroeder will present their views on the topic, "A Standard on Practice Management."

The meeting will be held Tuesday evening, June 12, 1990 7:30 p.m. at:

The Embassy Suites Hotel
1325 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, California 92705
tel. (714) 241-3800
Dyer Road Exit from 55 Frwy.

Further information may be obtained by calling Diane Curtis, D.C., president of Orange County Chiropractic Society at (714) 646-1252.

June 1990
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