AR Chiropractic Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Chiropractic definition
- The science and art of locating and correcting subluxations of the human spine and extremities, and adjusting them by hand or instrument, as defined in the Arkansas Practice Act.
- Scope of practice
- Chiropractors may use x-rays, physical therapy, and other authorized procedures, but may not perform surgery or prescribe drugs unless specifically permitted by law.
- Licensure requirements
- Graduation from a CCE-accredited chiropractic college, passage of NBCE exams, and passage of the Arkansas jurisprudence exam are required for licensure.
- Reciprocity licensure
- The Board may issue a license to a chiropractor licensed in another state if that state's requirements are substantially equivalent to Arkansas standards.
- Board composition
- The Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners consists of five members appointed by the Governor: four licensed chiropractors and one consumer member.
- Board terms
- Board members serve staggered five-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms, ensuring continuity and rotation.
- Board authority
- The Board adopts rules, conducts exams, issues licenses, investigates complaints, holds hearings, and imposes sanctions including revocation, suspension, probation, and fines.
- Quorum requirement
- A majority of Board members constitutes a quorum, and official actions require a majority vote of those present at a meeting.
- Administrative Procedure Act
- The Board must follow the Arkansas APA for contested cases, providing notice, opportunity for hearing, and a record for judicial review.
- Subpoena power
- The Board may issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and compel witnesses and documents for investigations and hearings.
- License renewal cycle
- Chiropractic licenses expire annually on a date set by the Board, and renewal requires completion of continuing education and payment of fees.
- Continuing education requirements
- License renewal requires a specified number of CE hours, including mandatory hours in jurisprudence, ethics, and recordkeeping from approved providers.
- Late renewal
- A licensee who fails to renew by the expiration date may renew during a grace period by paying a late fee and completing required CE.
- Reinstatement after expiration
- Reinstatement after a license has been expired for more than a specified period may require re-examination or additional training as determined by the Board.
- Grounds for discipline
- Grounds include unprofessional conduct, gross negligence, incompetence, fraud, felony conviction, impairment, and violation of the Practice Act or Board rules.
- Disciplinary process
- A complaint triggers investigation; if warranted, a formal hearing is held with written notice, opportunity to be heard, and representation by counsel.
- Sanctions
- The Board may impose revocation, suspension, probation, practice limitations, fines, restitution, and mandatory continuing education as disciplinary sanctions.
- Summary suspension
- The Board may summarily suspend a license without a prior hearing if there is an immediate threat to public health and safety.
- Appeal of Board order
- A licensee may appeal a final Board order to the circuit court under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act within the specified time.
- Record retention
- Patient records must be kept for at least seven years from the last treatment date, or longer for minors, as required by Board rules.
- Record content
- Records must include patient identification, history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment plan, and progress notes for each visit.
- Informed consent
- Before treatment, the chiropractor must obtain and document informed consent, including risks, benefits, and alternatives to care.
- Confidentiality
- Patient information may not be disclosed without written authorization, except for treatment, payment, operations, or as required by law.
- Mandatory reporting
- Chiropractors must report suspected child abuse or neglect, elder abuse, and certain communicable diseases as required by law.
- Patient abandonment
- Terminating the provider-patient relationship without proper notice, referral, or opportunity for continued care constitutes abandonment and is prohibited.
- Advertising rules
- Advertising must be truthful, not misleading, include the licensee's name and license number, and avoid guaranteed cures or sensational claims.
- Fee-splitting prohibition
- Chiropractors may not split fees with anyone other than their employer or business associates, nor pay or receive kickbacks for referrals.
- Dual relationships
- Chiropractors must avoid dual relationships that impair professional judgment or exploit patients, such as treating family members or employees inappropriately.
- Sexual misconduct
- Sexual contact or exploitation of a patient is grounds for discipline and may constitute a criminal offense under Arkansas law.
- Infection control
- Chiropractors must follow universal precautions, including hand hygiene, proper sterilization, and disinfection of equipment between patients.
- Unprofessional conduct
- Unprofessional conduct includes practicing beyond scope, failing to refer when necessary, practicing with an expired license, and falsifying records.
- Prohibited conduct
- Prohibited conduct includes aiding unlicensed practice, failing to cooperate with a Board investigation, and harassment or discrimination against patients.