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MD, DO, DC; When the Credential in the Chart Actually Matters
When you see MD, DO, or DC on a medical record, are you treating them the same?
Same records request, same assumptions, same process?
In this episode, Linda breaks down what those three credentials actually mean; legally, clinically, and in the context of your case. An MD and a DO carry identical legal weight in California. A DC does not. And the difference between what a license allows and what a provider was actually allowed to do inside a specific institution is where a lot of cases fall apart.
Also in this episode: A licensed chiropractor cleared a 14-year-old with a known heart condition for strenuous activity.
The child died.
The jury awarded $29.5 million. MICRA brought it to $250,000. And the question that should have been asked before any of that, whether clearing a cardiac patient for aerobic activity was even within a DC's scope, may never have been on anyone's intake list.
Linda also covers why the credential check you're running may be returning exactly what it was designed to show you, and what the chart is never going to tell you on its own.
If you have a case with a DC, DO, or MD and something isn't sitting right, you already know what to do.
The information provided in this podcast, and any associated materials—including our e-books and templates—is for educational and informational purposes only.
While we strive to provide the most accurate and current data available at the time of release, science and law are constantly evolving.
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it constitute legal advice or the establishment of an expert-witness relationship.
For Attorneys: Always consult with a qualified medical expert regarding the specific facts of your case. For the General Public: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this show.
Reliance on any information provided by Linda Acker, FNP, or Clear Advantage LNC is solely at your own risk.
https://clearadvantagelnc.com/
209-560-6414
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By Linda Acker FNP-CWhen you see MD, DO, or DC on a medical record, are you treating them the same?
Same records request, same assumptions, same process?
In this episode, Linda breaks down what those three credentials actually mean; legally, clinically, and in the context of your case. An MD and a DO carry identical legal weight in California. A DC does not. And the difference between what a license allows and what a provider was actually allowed to do inside a specific institution is where a lot of cases fall apart.
Also in this episode: A licensed chiropractor cleared a 14-year-old with a known heart condition for strenuous activity.
The child died.
The jury awarded $29.5 million. MICRA brought it to $250,000. And the question that should have been asked before any of that, whether clearing a cardiac patient for aerobic activity was even within a DC's scope, may never have been on anyone's intake list.
Linda also covers why the credential check you're running may be returning exactly what it was designed to show you, and what the chart is never going to tell you on its own.
If you have a case with a DC, DO, or MD and something isn't sitting right, you already know what to do.
The information provided in this podcast, and any associated materials—including our e-books and templates—is for educational and informational purposes only.
While we strive to provide the most accurate and current data available at the time of release, science and law are constantly evolving.
This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it constitute legal advice or the establishment of an expert-witness relationship.
For Attorneys: Always consult with a qualified medical expert regarding the specific facts of your case. For the General Public: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this show.
Reliance on any information provided by Linda Acker, FNP, or Clear Advantage LNC is solely at your own risk.
https://clearadvantagelnc.com/
209-560-6414