PHYSICIAN REFERRALS AND BENEFITS
Physician referrals to complementary health approaches (CHAs)
is interesting. A study revealed
that 53.1% of all US physicians referred patients to at least one CHA in the past year. The most
common approaches recommended were acupuncture,
yoga, herbs/nonvitamin supplements, osteopathic/chiropractic manipulation, and
massage.
Female physicians were more likely than their male counterparts to refer for massage,
supplements, acupuncture and mind-body therapies. Psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, and
pediatricians were less likely to suggest
chiropractic/osteopathic manipulation than general and family practitioners who
most often recommended manipulation (54%) and massage (52.6%).
(1) And it’s been documented that first contact
care by a chiropractor for issues like back pain, shoulder and hip pain brings
about lower cost of care as well as clinically comparable
pain relief and higher satisfaction levels. (2) We enjoy
seeing this referral among healthcare providers and physicians of all sorts! Sitka chiropractic patients may well benefit from such cooperation in costs savings,
pain relief, and confidence in the care they receive.
Listen to the PODCAST
with Dr. Kim Lombardy on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson who works
with physicians of all professions to benefit patients and especially
his patient with hip pain and a slipped disc that troubled
her after her hip surgery. His application of The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management makes his
care special.
TIP OF THE MONTH: Enjoy the Holiday Season!
Just for fun, check out these Danish reports
about the benefits of holiday joy and Santa fun! One analysis of medical doctors whose
November conferences (with coffee) were compared to December conferences
(without coffee but with Santa). The Santa visits boosted the joy
to the level of meetings with coffee. (The authors highlight
that the research study was “kept secret for the participant in accordance
with the tradition of Santa’s elves.”) (3) Another Danish study analyzed issues like belief in Santa and relationship length that may impact
doctors’ divorce statistics in
the months following the holidays. Divorce rates rose least for general
practitioners whose relationships were also reported to be longer
that other medical subspecialties. Belief
in Santa was helpful only for psychiatrists!
These authors’ final recommendation was to enjoy
the Christmas fun but do not rely on Santa for the present
shopping. Each person must do that for himself/herself! (4)
Bring Santa with you to your next Sitka chiropractic
appointment! He will do us all some good!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Schedule your next Sitka chiropractic
appointment today with Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka wants you
see Santa and smile with joy. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka welcomes all referrals
from physicians for Sitka chiropractic spinal manipulation which Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
prides itself on being the back pain specialty practice in Sitka.
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
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