Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 100 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Chapter 100-10 - REASONABLE CARE AND SKILL DEFINED
Rule 100-10-.01 - Reasonable Care and Skill Defined
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
In accordance with O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-9-12.1, the definition of reasonable care and skill shall include, but not be limited to, the following criteria:
(a) A doctor of chiropractic must bring to the exercise of his/her profession a reasonable degree of care and skill which shall include the determination of the need for chiropractic care as defined in Code Section 43-9-1(2).
(b) The doctor of chiropractic has the responsibility as a primary healthcare provider to examine, establish a diagnosis/clinical impression, render treatment and/or referral, commensurate with his/ her findings.
(c) A diagnosis/clinical impression must be established based on the correlation of the history and the examination into a logical and meaningful framework to determine the chiropractic care to be utilized.
(d) The doctor of chiropractic is expected to render adjustments in accordance with specific chiropractic methods when such treatment is indicated.
(e) The doctor of chiropractic may utilize ancillary physiological therapeutic procedures in conjunction with adjustments of the spinal structures in accordance with Rule 100-9-.01.
(f) The doctor of chiropractic may utilize procedures, as may be authorized by statute, and as are necessary to provide a reasonable degree of care and skill in the rehabilitation of the patient.
(g) Records shall be maintained clearly showing the progression of the events under clinical review, diagnosis/clinical impressions, chiropractic care and case management. All records shall be available as provided in O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 33.
(h) Original patient x-ray films or accurate copies shall be retained for not less than ten (10) years from the date of each x-ray exposure.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-131, 31-33-2, 31-33-8, 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-9-1, 43-9-6, 43-9-6.1, 43-9-12.1, 43-9-16.