DESCRIPTION
In a rapidly changing healthcare environment providers frequently face difficult decisions
concerning patient care. The patient population within chiropractic offices is largely women
between the ages of 30 and 64 years old. During this course knowledge regarding ethical
dilemmas and risks which may occur when treating the female population will discussed across
the physiological lifespan. In addition, ethical theories and principles will defined so that they
can be applied when treating female patients in practice on Monday morning.
Objectives:
1. Discuss and evaluate scenarios related to ethical chiropractic practice when treating
females.
2. Explore conflicts of moral beliefs and conduct related to the practitioner
3. Differentiate characteristics of ethical boundaries and choices as it relates the chiropractic
practitioner.