I can't help but question the credentials of Drs. Slaughter and DuVall. As far as I know, they have never published any research studies, contributed to the body of knowledge nor taught any graduate courses in this field of care. As this is our centennial year, we must all realize the need to educate the public regarding the benefits of chiropractic care from the pediatric to the geriatric. This is a freedom of choice issue.
Parents have the right and responsibility to choose the best health care for their children.
It is chiropractic's responsibility to take the stand of our forefathers to insure that freedom of choice is protected. As chiropractors, we need to be children advocates. Making erroneous or inaccurate statements regarding chiropractic pediatrics is tantamount to withholding necessary health care. The Woman's Day report was not authored by a member of the magazine's editorial staff, but written by Marlys Harris, a free-lance writer who usually proffers financial topics. This is the third article Woman's Day has published by her.