CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS EXAM
2024/2025 ACTUAL EXAM 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (51)
Can a chiropractor hire an Yes, they have to provide adequate supervision. The
unlicensed individual for doctor must be present in the office 50% of the week
PT?
Can a chiropractor refer a No, children, parents, spouses, are not allowed for
patient for PT if the PT is referral. This is a misdemeanor and a fine of 5000$ for
immediate family? first offense
Can you advertise that No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed
you're the best DC in town? objective studies,
Can you hire a referral Yes if the service registers with the State Board of
service? Is this Legal? Chiropractic Examiners providing its name and address
Can you pay insurance Yes, if agreement for payment is in a timely manner
companies to turn around
your account more quickly?
A chiropractor is charged Charge with unprofessional conduct
with a DUI what action will
the board take?
The doctor hires someone License to practice revoked for 10 years upon the
to procure patients what is second conviction
the consequence?
A Dr's license goes inactive Same as annual fee, 250$ and 24 hours of continuing
for 2 years what do they education
do?
, How can you waive co- When you send it in writing to the insurance company
payment?
How do you write your You have to have DC or chiropractor on the card
name on a business card?
Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and
How is a citation issued?
reference the law or code violated
How many days do you 10 days, with proof of the name change
have to report a name
change?
How many days do you 30 days, with both old and new address
have to report change of
address?
How many hours of 24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in
continuing education do history taking, adjusting, or billing and code
you need a year?
If a chiropractor wants to the chiropractor must own 51% of all shares and the
create a corporation with other professionals all together cannot exceed 49% of
other professionals what the corporation
percent can the other
professionals not own?
If a patient files his care as a A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
work-comp case, but you
adjust and charge normally
what will happen?
If a patient is hurt at work Patient must in writing say they he has released the
and wants to settle the case employer from financial responsibility
later what do you do?
If the chiropractor is Licensing agency may order you to be examined by one
mentally unstable to or more physicians or psychologists.
practice what happens?
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