| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Practice of chiropractic relating to digital x-rays and diagnosis of curvature of the spine |
| Date Filed | 7/10/2013 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Melody Cartwright |
| Petitioner's Request | To amend requirements for practice by chiropractors relating to treatment and diagnosis of curvature of the spine and the use of digital x-rays. |
| Agency's Plan | The petition will be published on July 29, 2013 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending August 28, 2013. Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board’s agenda for its meeting on October 24, 2013. |
| Comment Period | Began 7/29/2013 Ended 8/28/2013 0 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 7/10/2013
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| Agency Decision | Take no action [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 10/25/2013 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 11/18/2013 Volume: 30 Issue: 6 |
| Agency Decision Summary | At a meeting of the Board on October 24, 2013, the issues were thoroughly discussed and a decision made not to initiate rulemaking in response to the petition. Licensees of the Board are expected to practice within an evidence-based standard of care for their profession. The Board does not and cannot prescribe by regulation a protocol for each specific condition a pateint might present. Additionally, the use of digital-xrays has some advantages for electronic communication of patient records, but there is no evidence of improved outcomes for patient care. |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Elaine J. Yeatts / Agency Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Richmond, 23233 |
| Email Address: | elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4688 FAX: (804)527-4434 TDD: ()- |