And as chiropractic is still the leading provider, this study tells us much about the effect chiropractic has had, particularly in the minds of medical patients. Don't misinterpret that 21 percent. That is not the percentage of the public that uses alternative care, merely the percentage of medical family practice patients that do. Another 37 percent began using alternative care concurrent with their initial medical office visits, with 19 percent using alternative care after visiting their MDs. These findings should bring to your minds a number of thoughts.
Patients believe they are sufficiently informed to make decisions about their health.
Alternative care and medical care are seen as compatible, at least by these 21 percent. These reasons are a serious indictment of the medical model. They can address their own health needs. Alternative forms of care are generally very safe. They can avoid dangerous medical side effects.