You typically work with your hands in a manipulative fashion, your movements must be precise, and there is little room for error. You must feel well mentally and physically. You must instill confidence in your patient by completing the task you were trained to do in a fashion that you can be proud of. However, if you become a danger to your patients because of a physical or mental problem, you must understand your options. Your very livelihood may depend on your next course of action.
Many chiropractors have disability insurance to cover themselves and their business.
This article will provide some guidelines and what to expect if you ever have to file a claim. I would suggest that you place this article with your disability policies for future reference. Claims may be for a single condition or for multiple symptoms. Perhaps you are affected by medication you are taking and your concentration level is not 100 percent. If you have a partial disability, you may be able to reduce the number of hours you work to assuage the problem.