California Chiropractic Ethics exam 2023 with complete
solution
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files?
1. Offsite backup storage
2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse?
Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse?
Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive?
12 months since the date of the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take?
Charge with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse?
No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what
will happen?
A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
In what case will a license be automatically suspended?
convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation?
Name, Chiropractic, Corporation
How many hours of continuing education do you need a year?
24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or
billing and code
How is a citation issued?
Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference the law or code
violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town?
No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement?
Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements?
Suspended license up to 1 year
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them?
Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic
method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other
electronic means?
HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to
your office that are not included what do you do?
solution
What safeguards must be in place to protect patient's electronic files?
1. Offsite backup storage
2. Image mechanism that is able to copy signature documents
3. mechanism ensuring the record is unalterable
What is the penalty for not reporting child abuse?
Misdemeanor, 1000$ fine, 6 months in jail
What is child abuse?
Endangering a child or the health of a child
When is a patient considered inactive?
12 months since the date of the last patient treatment
A chiropractor is charged with a DUI what action will the board take?
Charge with unprofessional conduct
Is a homeless child considered child abuse?
No
If a patient files his care as a work-comp case, but you adjust and charge normally what
will happen?
A fine of up to 3 times the amount unlawfully collected
In what case will a license be automatically suspended?
convicted of a felony involving Medi-Cal or workers compensation
What is the order in the name for a corporation?
Name, Chiropractic, Corporation
How many hours of continuing education do you need a year?
24 hours minimum, 2 hours in Ethics and Law, 4 hours in history taking, adjusting, or
billing and code
How is a citation issued?
Served in person, signed by the executive officer, and reference the law or code
violated
Can you advertise that you're the best DC in town?
No, the claim must be backed up by peer-reviewed objective studies,
What happens if a chiropractor is found guilty of false advertisement?
Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, 2500$ fine
What happens if a chiropractor makes sensational or fabulous statements?
Suspended license up to 1 year
You find out your patient have HIV or some other disease how do you tell them?
Oral or written form but not over the phone and the patient can request electronic
method if requested
What lab test results can never be disclosed to a patient by internet posting or other
electronic means?
HIV, Hepatitis, Drug Abuse, Skin biopsies, Pap smears, Bone Marrow aspirations
You are doing screenings and offer a free exam but they need X-rays when they get to
your office that are not included what do you do?
