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.
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Paul Daugherty, DC, DABCO
Dr. Paul Dougherty is an assistant professor in the Department of Clinics at NYCC and an adjunct assistant professor, Department of Orthopedics and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine.
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