KS Chiro Juris case studies
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The Kansas Chiropractic Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component that Kansas uses to confirm a chiropractor understands the rules governing practice in the state, as distinct from the clinical competency tested elsewhere. It is aimed at applicants for Kansas licensure, licensees returning after lapses, and chiropractors moving into Kansas from another jurisdiction who need to show command of Kansas-specific requirements rather than technique. The KS Chiro Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,420 words.
1Cervical Manipulation in a Patient on Warfarin
A is a Kansas-licensed chiropractor in solo practice. A 42-year-old woman presents with severe occipital headache and neck pain that began after yoga.
698 words, about 3 min2Unlicensed Assistant Performing Adjustments
B owns a chiropractic clinic in Wichita and employs a 'spinal technician' who completed an online course but holds no Kansas license. For three months, the technician performed 62 cervical and lumbar adjustments, often while Dr.
679 words, about 3 min3Divorced Parents, a Minor, and a Coach's Request
A 16-year-old high school football player sees Dr. C, DC, for low back pain after a tackle.
710 words, about 4 min4Groupon, Referral Fees, and a Medical Director
D, DC, opens a clinic in a Kansas suburb and launches a marketing plan. He advertises: 'Kansas's only chiropractor certified to cure sciatica in four visits-guaranteed.' New patients receive a 'free exam and free x-rays.' He pays a personal trainer 40 for each patient who brings a referral card, gives patients a 25 gift card for each friend they refer, and pays a local physician 750 per month to be listed as 'medical director' even though the physician does not see patients or review charts.
663 words, about 3 min5Lapsed License, CE Shortfall, and a Busy Schedule
E held a Kansas chiropractic license for 10 years, moved to Colorado, and let the Kansas license lapse 14 months ago. He returned to Kansas and, before checking the status, saw 11 patients in his new office over two weeks and billed three insurers.
670 words, about 3 min