A short time ago, I had the privilege of reviewing Dr. Miller's excellent book, Practical Assessment of the Chiropractic Patient. Dr. Miller has now developed a four-color, laminated wall chart to complement his text.
The tape is enthusiastic and uses great graphics reminiscent of the work of Leroy Neiman, who painted sports scenes in vivid colors. It takes normal footage, often in black and white, and increases the color intensity and contrast, creating a type of electronic painting. The narrator gives a dramatic introductory lecture featuring a background that is mildly electronically psychedelic. The tape uses excellent graphics to support the dialogue, which discusses how chiropractic works; how other practitioners are trying to practice chiropractic; preventative versus sickness care; and many other topics. The underlying theme throughout is simple: why everyone needs to get checked out by a chiropractor.
The 20" x 28" chart is organized in a clear, concise manner that illustrates the normal flow of the examination procedures Dr. Miller outlines in the text. The chart shows each group of examination procedures and where they fit in the overall examination process. Supplementary procedures are outlined in different colored boxes to distinguish them from routine procedures.
This chart is an excellent addition to an extremely useful text. For those wanting a quick visual reminder or prompt during the examination process, this chart is a definite asset.
Dr. Savoie's rating:
9.5out of10
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Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
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