California Chiropractic Ethics exam
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files? - ANS1. Offsite backup
storage
2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse? - ANSMisdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in
jail
What is child abuse? - ANSEndangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive? - ANS12 months since the date of the last patient
treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take? - ANSCharge with
unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse? - ANSNo
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what will
happen? - ANSA fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
In what case will a license be automatically suspended? - ANSconvicted of a felony involving
Medi-Cal or workers compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation? - ANSName, Chiropractic, Corporation
How many hours of continuing education do you need a year? - ANS24 hours minimum, 2 hours
in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
How is a citation issued? - ANSServed in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference
the law or code violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town? - ANSNo, the claim must be backed up by
peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement? - ANSMisdemeanor, 6
months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements? - ANSSuspended
license up to 1 year
