Patients of chiropractors are three times more likely to be very satisfied with their care than are patients of MDs. Chiropractic is extremely safe. Estimates range from 1,000 to 50,000 times safer than medical procedures for the same conditions. Malpractice rates reflect this. Because of its effects on the nervous system and health, chiropractic has been proven effective in normalizing function, and does not merely mask symptoms with drugs.
Chiropractic care restores the body's natural recuperative abilities.
This is due to chiropractic's holistic approach to restore all body functions. Chiropractic care is not simply an adjunct to medical care, it offers a significant nondrug alternative to traditional medical care, and therefore requires direct access. Chiropractors are trained to refer to medical specialists when its necessary. MDs traditionally have refused to refer to DCs when it is in their patients' best interest, therefore direct access is needed to maintain patient freedom of choice. All Rights Reserved, Dynamic Chiropractic, 2001.