35.000 CHIROPRACTIC

35.996          Holistic Medicine:

MSSNY will inform the Board of Regents of the State of New York it has adopted the position that the practice of holistic medicine by Chiropractors is not part of the authorized practice of Chiropractic, and request that it issue an Order for such Chiropractors to desist and refrain from such practice of medicine.  (The Council directed that the word “not” be highlighted by boldface type to indicate stronger emphasis of the intent of the resolution).  (Council 3/27/97; Reaffirmed HOD 2014; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)

35.997             Limited License Practitioner – Physician Relationship:

Whether a physician should have professional relations with chiropractors must be the individual choice of the physician, based on what the physician believes is in the best interest of the patient.  As with any limited license practitioner, a physician should be mindful of state laws which prohibit a physician from aiding and abetting a person with limited license in providing services beyond the scope of his license.  (Council 1/26/89; Reaffirmed HOD 2013; Reaffirmed HOD 2023; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)

35.998             Hospital Privileges for Chiropractors – Opposition to:

MSSNY vigorously opposes the enactment of legislation which would permit the practice of chiropractic by chiropractors in hospitals.  (HOD 1988-72; Reaffirmed HOD 2013; Reaffirmed HOD 2023; Reaffirmed HOD 2024)

35.999             Spinal Manipulation: SUNSET HOD 2013