Vol. 17 · 1924 edition
Malpractice as Applied to Chiropractors
A starting point
Arthur T. Holmes discusses malpractice and professional responsibility as they applied to chiropractors in his era. The volume helps readers explore the historical legal setting of the profession; its rules are not a guide to current law.
The contents examine the practitioner’s relationship with a patient, promises to cure, negligence, damages, consent, fees, and the use of X-ray equipment. Holmes also considers situations such as free services and first aid, showing how legal questions can arise beyond a straightforward paid appointment.
Read this as evidence of the responsibilities and uncertainties facing chiropractors in its era. The contribution associated with Tom Morris adds to its place in the profession’s legal history. Its cases and explanations are historical material, not a statement of present law or a substitute for advice about a current practice.
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