Chir 6.02 (15) (gm) Includes reference to or implies specialization, advanced training, or certification in nutritional counseling, unless the chiropractor is certified under ch. Chir 12. Section 6. Chir 6.02 (15) (h), (16), (18), (19), (21), (22), (26), (27), (29), and (30) are amended to read:
(h) Appears in any classified directory, listing, or other compendium under a heading, which that, when considered together with the advertisement, has the capacity or tendency to be deceptive or misleading with regard to the profession or professional status of the chiropractor.
(16) Aiding, or abetting, or permitting unlicensed persons in the practice of chiropractic.
(18) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license through fraud or misrepresentation, or making any material misstatement, omission, or falsification in connection with an application for a license, registration, or renewal.
(19) Refusing upon request to cooperate in a timely manner with the board's investigation of a complaint lodged against a licensee. Licensees taking longer than 30 days to respond to a request from the board or its representative shall have the burden of demonstrating that they have acted in a timely manner.
(21) Failing to notify the board of having a chiropractic license, certificate, permit, or registration granted by any other jurisdiction subject to disciplinary action.
(22) Having a license, certificate, permit, or registration granted by another jurisdiction to practice as a chiropractor limited, suspended, or revoked, or subject to any other disciplinary action.
(26) Violating a law, or aiding or abetting the violation of, any law substantially related to the practice of chiropractic.
(27) Failing to maintain patient records for a minimum period of 7 years after the last treatment or after the patient reaches the age of majority, whichever is greater longer.
(29) Negating the co-payment or deductible provisions of a contract of insurance by agreeing to forgive any or all of the patient's obligation for payment under the contract, unless the chiropractor reduces the chiropractor's claim to the insurance carrier in regard to that patient by an equal proportion. In this section, “co-payment or deductible provisions" means any terms in a contract of insurance with a third party whereby the patient remains financially obligated to the chiropractor for payment.
(30) Giving or receiving unauthorized assistance, violating rules of conduct, or otherwise cheating or acting dishonestly respecting with regard to any examination required for the granting of a license or registration to practice chiropractic.
Section 7. Chir 6.03 (1) and (3) are amended to read:
Chir 6.03 (1) A chiropractor shall evaluate each presenting patient to determine whether the patient presents a condition exists that is treatable through chiropractic means. An evaluation shall be based upon an examination appropriate to the presenting patient. In conducting an evaluation, a chiropractor shall utilize chiropractic science, as described defined in s. Chir 4.02 (1), and the principles of education and training of the chiropractic profession.
(3) If an evaluation indicates a condition which that is not treatable through chiropractic means, the chiropractor shall inform the patient that the condition is not treatable through chiropractic means and recommend that the patient seek additional advice or care.
Section 8. Effective date. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Dated _________________ Agency __________________________________
Chairperson
Chiropractic Examining Board
