NE Chiropractic Jurisprudence case studies
NE Chiropractic Jurisprudence · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Nebraska chiropractic credential is a state license issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit, authorizing an individual to practice chiropractic in Nebraska. Under Nebraska law, anyone practicing chiropractic who does not fall within the statutory exception in Neb. The NE Chiropractic Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,199 words.
1Cervical Manipulation and a New Neurologic Symptom
A 47-year-old woman is on her third visit for mechanical neck pain. Findings are unremarkable: cervical range of motion mildly reduced, no neurologic deficits, blood pressure 138/86, heart rate 92.
451 words, about 2 min2The Assistant Who Adjusts
A solo chiropractor in a Nebraska town employs a chiropractic assistant with six months of on-the-job training. The doctor is out of state for a family wedding and has left a voicemail approving 'maintenance adjustments' for four established patients with chronic low back pain.
451 words, about 2 min3Renewal Lapse and a Full Schedule
A chiropractor's Nebraska license expired 38 days ago. She believed she had a 60-day grace period because a colleague told her so.
421 words, about 2 min4The Patient's Disclosure About a Colleague
A patient in her 30s tells her chiropractor that her previous chiropractor, Dr. X, treated her while he smelled of alcohol, slurred his words, and once fell asleep during a manual therapy session.
427 words, about 2 min5The Minor Athlete and Parental Consent
A 16-year-old football player comes to a chiropractic clinic with low back pain after a tackle. He is alone; his mother is at work and has sent a text saying 'it's fine, adjust him if needed.' The coach is in the waiting room and wants him 'cleared for Friday.' The patient has point tenderness at L4, no neurologic deficits, and pain with extension.
449 words, about 2 min